Billie MK3 Stereo Amplifier | Features & Specs
Good Vibrations
Billie features a custom tube preamp, class D amplification, ESS Hi-Res DAC, USB, DSD, AptX Bluetooth, coax, optical, analog and phono inputs. At over 200W 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.
Speaker Pairing: Billie pairs beautifully with a wide range of speakers, specifically those that have a sensitivity rating of 85dB or higher and an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. However, it is advisable to avoid pairing it with high impedance speakers, such as the Zu DW6 or CSS 1TDX, as these may not perform optimally with this amplifier. For any inquiries related to speaker compatibility or recommendations, feel free to reach out to us.
Parts include a machined aluminium chassis and hand finished walnut knobs. Proudly made in Montreal, Canada, Billie offers performance way beyond its price.
A 5-year warranty comes standard.
The features described herein are for the current model, Billie MK3. Billie MK2 specs can be found here.
Billie Classic | Technical Data
Preamp
Class A Mu-follower
2 x ECC99 tubes [12BH7, 12AU7 compatible]
Amplifier
Modular | Class D
ICEpower 200AS2 215W 4Ω | 120W 8Ω
Hypex NC252 250W 4Ω | 150W 8Ω
[Watts per channel, RMS]
DAC
Modular | Standard OR Performance
384KHz | 24bit | DSD256
ESS 9039Q2M
HI-RES, HD AUDIO, DSD256 via USB
Headphones Out
Modular | Standard OR Performance
1 x 1/8″ [3.5mm]
Speakers Out
1 X stereo speaker terminals
[accept banana plugs, 8mm spade connectors, bare wire…]
Pre/Subwoofer Out
1 x volume-controlled PRE OUT [used for subwoofer, auxiliary amp pre or active speakers]. Switchable to full-volume LINE OUT
4 Digital Inputs
2 x TOSLINK optical input
1 x S/PDIF coax input
1 x USB-C input
1 Wireless Input
1 x Bluetooth aptX HD|AAC|A2DP
3 Analog Inputs
1 x vinyl [MM phonostage]
2 x RCA line inputs
Dimensions
15.75″ x 8″ x 3″
400mm x 204mm x 75mm
[L x D x H excluding tubes]
[Aprox. height with tubes: 5-3/8″ | 135mm]
Weight
12 lbs. net | 13 lbs. shipping weight
5.4 kg net | 5.9 kg shipping weight
Voltage
110-120V 60Hz or 220-240V 50Hz
[factory configured dongle]
More Features
.Tube-Saver auto shut off after 30 minutes of silence.
.Selectable vinyl input modes: 2-3mV MM, 5-7mV MM or LINE IN Bypass
.PRE OUT switchable to LINE OUT mode for recording, ripping, etc.
Accessories
Power cord
Manual
Remote
Warranty
5-year, parts & labour
Billie Spartan | Technical Data
The Billie Spartan delivers the same exceptional amplification as the CLASSIC model, but without digital connections or integrated phonostage for purists who prefer their own external components. All other specifications, dimensions, warranty coverage, and included accessories remain identical to the Billie CLASSIC.
8 Analog Inputs
8 x RCA line inputs
Firmware Update
Via USB-C port