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Jadis JS5 – Dual-Block Reference Tube DAC

06.04.2025 06:31 | ~1 minute read

French company Jadis presented the first DAC of a new range, Jadis JS5 - a dual-block digital-to-analog converter of the highest echelon, using a tubes (four dual triodes in the signal path, as well as two pentodes for controlling an external power supply - 2 x ECC82, 2 x ECC88, 1 x EL84 and 1 x EF86).

Jadis JS5. Image source - (c) Jadis
Jadis JS5. Image source - (c) Jadis

Digital-to-analog conversion in Jadis JS5 is entrusted to an eight-channel 32-bit Sabre ES9038PRO chip from ESS Technology with Hyperstream technology. The model is equipped with a multi-stage power supply, made in a separate case; the power supply uses separate transformers of special winding for digital and analog stages, which eliminates noise and provides maximum power reserve. Power transformers are wound directly at the Jadis plant.

The commutation arsenal of the new product includes four digital inputs, and the analog music signal is output both through an unbalanced output on RCA connectors and through a balanced one on XLR.

Jadis JS5. Image source - (c) Jadis
Jadis JS5. Image source - (c) Jadis

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

DACs — Jadis Electronics JS5

  • Model name

    JS5

  • Conversion type

    N/A

  • Engine

    ESS Sabre ESS9038PRO

  • DSD compatability

    Yes

  • Parameters

    up to PCM 24/384, DSD

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    134

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    0,0002

  • Dimensions (mm)

    440 x 290 x 105

  • Weight (kg)

    20

  • Official link

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