Billie Integrated Stereo Amplifier /// Features & Specs
Good Vibrations
The features described below are those of the previous Billie MK1. The current Billie MK2 specs can be found here.
Billie features a custom tube preamp, ICEpower amplification, ESS Hi-Res DAC, AptX Bluetooth, S/PDIF optical, analog and phono inputs. At 120W per channel, there’s enough power to drive any speakers.
While many technological products are made with planned obsolescence in mind, Billie is designed to withstand the test of time. No matter where the technology goes, you will always have a reliable amp with relevant inputs.
Proudly made in Montreal, Canada, Billie offers performance way beyond its price. Parts include a machined aluminium chassis and hand finished walnut knobs.
Technical Data
Amplifier
Class D
ICEpower 125ASX2
120W RMS 4Ω / 60W RMS 8Ω
Preamp
Class AB
Tube Preamp
2 x ECC99 [12BH7, 12AU7 compatible]
DAC
32bit / 192KHz
ESS ES9018K2M
HI-RES, HD AUDIO compliant
3 Analog Inputs
1 x vinyl [MM phono stage]
2 x RCA line inputs
2 Digital Inputs
2 x S/PDIF optical inputs
1 Wireless Input
1 x Bluetooth aptX/AAC/A2DP
Speakers Out
1 X stereo speaker terminals
[accept bare wire, spade connectors,
or 4mm banana plugs]
Pre/Subwoofer Out
1 x volume-controlled pre out
[used as pre input, subwoofer in or active speakers in]
Headphones Out
1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm)
150mW@16Ω, 90mW@32Ω
Voltage
110-120V 60Hz or 220-240V 50Hz
[factory configured / not user-selectable]
Dimensions
14.25″ x 8″ x 2.75″
36.2cm x 20.3cm x 7cm
[L x D x H excluding tubes]
Weight
12 lbs. net / 13 lbs. shipping weight
5.4 kg net / 5.9 kg shipping weight
Accessories
Power cord
Manual
Remote
Warranty
5-year, parts & labour