WHO WE ARE
SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of high end audio equipment. We only buy equipment that we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk.
Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold. We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.
Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Project, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.
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We are pleased to present a rare opportunity to own one of the finest and most exclusive amplifiers ever made.
The JA800 was available in several configurations, and this the most extravagant and rare six chassis version. That's right, six entirely separate chassis for two channels of amplification. The two larger units are the power supplies, while the four smaller units are the output stages. It can deliver 400W per side in its most powerful configuration.
This is a massive and heavy amplifier requiring quite a bit of real estate to lay out properly. They are very heavy, requiring at least three people to set them in place safely. The included service straps allow you to safely remove them from the shipping boxes and drop them in place.
All Jadis products are still hand crafted in France, while the metalwork is done in Germany.
The owner of these units had a custom steel floor stand made to get the units off the floor about 10 inches. The stand consists of very high quality welded construction with powder coating all around. It is sized to perfectly fit the amplifiers, giving a custom and well refined look. You do not need to use these floor stands as we've seen others place the units directly on the floor, or on some sort of plinth.
This amplifier came to us from a deceased collector and extreme audiophile that was in the process of assembling a very complex reference Jadis system comprised of over *20* components. We believe the intent was to drive the bass drivers on the Jadis Eurythhmie speakers with these amps, while utilizing the JA845's for the other drivers.
Condition is like new or NOS (New Old Stock). There is no evidence that these units were ever uséd or even fired up. The tubes (KT90) are brand new and all the protective shipping material is still in place underneath the tube cages. There is only some evidence they were removed from their boxes at some point. Likely so they could be measured and laid out to facilitate the design of the custom stand.
We would like to keep these units in complete "un-uséd" condition, and will not fire them up unless the new owner requests prior to shipping. We do guarantee these will arrive in working condition.
Obvious as NOS rated, these come with all of their original packaging, accessories, power cords, umbilical cords, manuals etc, as if they just left the factory.
This amplifier is no longer made by Jadis, and their current flagship is the JA500 with an inferior four chassis smaller design.
In 1997 when this was manufactured it retailed for $80k. Thats $128,000 in today's dollars when adjusted for inflation.
This item can ship worldwide carefully packed in its original boxes on a pallet, we just need you to message us here on eBay to setup shipping for this listing. There are a total of seven large boxes.
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Item |
Included |
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Original Boxes |
Yes |
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Manual |
Yes |
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Remote |
N/A |
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Cables |
Yes |
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Physical Condition |
10 (New Old Stock) |
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Working Condition |
10 (New Old Stock) |
----------PURCHASING GUIDELINES:
1) This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home unless you opt for local pickup from our shop. All local pickup items are only wrapped in industrial strength clear stretch wrap if the original manufacturer packaging is unavailable.
Local pickup is available in Glen Rock, NJ, just a half hour drive from Midtown Manhattan, with convenient parking near our building.
If we don’t have the original manufacture’s packaging, we use heavy duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging!
We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box.
2) We do not review or accept any offers that do not go through the official eBay system. We have too many items for sale and it is nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Please do not message, email, or text any offers.
3) All listings are eligible for the eBay Global Shipping Program, unless the item exceeds the maximum weight/price requirements to your country. If this is the case simply message us via eBay as we accept bank wire transfers for international payments and frequently ship worldwide via UPS.
4) Please ensure your shipping address is correct within eBay as we will ONLY ship to the eBay/PayPal Confirmed Shipping Address. No exceptions.
5) eBay may charge and collect sales tax to your state/jurisdiction. Please understand we have no control over this.
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