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Description :
The Jadis DPL2 preamplifier matches black with gold: the restrained lines of the case in black openwork metal, its front plate in polished aluminium, or as an option, in gilded brass as on the JPL. Sombre and luminous, mat and brilliant, the preamplifier combines visual harmony with an insistent discretion. The signal processing is carried out by 2 double triode tubes, ECC82 and ECC83, which assure the necessary gain in voltage. Their classic configuration, called cathode follower, allows a high level of input impedance to be obtained, as well as very low output impedance and an important increase in current. By these means, the Jadis DPL2 is adaptable to all types of amplifiers, whatever their input impedance or the length of their connecting cables. It can process six high level sources (CD, tuner, three auxiliaries and a tape input-output) with great sensitivity (140 mV for a level of 2 V).
To keep the Jadis DPL2 preamplifier as part of a range of products with prices lower than those usually associated with Jadis' products, the company decided to produce a printed circuit to receive the power supply and the filtering, and to keep hand-wiring for the source-switching part, which appears as a rotative double selector, one for volume, the other for balance. The power supply has a single transformer with two outputs. After the unit has been turned on, a small relay circuit assures a calculated output delay. All the components of this unit have been carefully selected to assure that the best possible balance is achieved. When played, the Jadis DPL2 is very transparent, but as common with many entry-level preamps, its power supply is limited and the preamplifier is audibly distorted with demanding musical passages. Other than the flaw, the sound is wonderfully open and dynamic with the liquidity and flow expected from valves. The Jadis DPL2 is reliable, and will last for many years without requiring any maintenance service. It scores full marks on air, warmed, musicality, soundstage and sweetness.
Specifications :
Inputs..............................................Cd, Tuner, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Tape In
Outputs...........................................Tape Out, Main Out 1, Main Out 2
Sensitivity........................................140mV, 2V at the output
........................................250mV, 4V at the output
Tubes..............................................ECC82 and ECC83
Distortion.........................................<0.1
Max Power Consumption..................14W
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................45.5 x 33.5 x 12cm
Weight............................................9kg
Miscellaneous :
Made In...........................................France
Condition.........................................8/10
Product Information :
http://www.jadis-electronics.com/fr/ (Manufacturer's Website)
http://my.coolala.net/showpost.php?board=95247&bdct=148940&id=3022331&page=2 (Chinese)
Reviews :
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