Billie MK3 | Listen to Your Heart
Billie MK3: Classic vs Spartan | Classic Highlights | Power Core: Hypex vs ICEpower |
We’re thrilled to announce that the new Billie MK3 is here! Building upon the success of the MK2, MK3 introduces significant enhancements that elevate its performance and versatility.
Billie MK3 takes a giant leap in personalization with its modular electronic design. This innovation enables unprecedented fine-tuning of sound characteristics, allowing you to tailor the amp’s personality to your taste.
What’s Your Signature Sound?
The Billie MK3 represents a significant evolution with its comprehensive improvements in modularity, component quality, connectivity, and upgradability over the MK2. Its core philosophy centers on allowing users to customize their amplifier to match personal preferences and audio ambitions.
Billie MK3 |
Available Now
Classic and Spartan Editions are In stock. 1–3 day processing. Free worldwide shipping.
Modular Innovation | Made for Many, Uniquely Yours
Billie MK3 introduces a modular electronic design. This innovation enables unprecedented fine-tuning of sound characteristics. You’ll be able to tailor the amp’s personality to your taste – be it musical or detailed, forgiving or revealing – and create a truly unique listening experience.
- Customizable Power Core. Choose between two exceptional amplifier modules: ICEpower 200AS2 and Hypex NC252MP (more below).
- Modular Headphone amp: single or dual-mono
- Modular upgradable DAC: single or dual-chip
- 8 inputs
- Relay input selection for improved channel separation, input isolation, and reduced noise and distortion
- Updatable firmware on Mac & PC
The BILLIE SPARTAN or The BILLIE CLASSIC? | Two Editions to Choose From
The SPARTAN | A purist’s dream with RCA inputs only, ready for your choice of outboard DAC and phonostage
The CLASSIC | Fully loaded with a DAC, Bluetooth, phonostage, and analog inputs
Billie CLASSIC Edition Highlights
Building on its predecessor’s legacy, the Billie Classic MK3 elevates performance to new heights. This comprehensive all-in-one unit eliminates the need for external components while offering true modularity. Choose from premium DACs, an enhanced headphone amplifier, and two distinct amplifier modules to create your ideal sonic signature.
- New USB-C input with Hi-Res digital and DSD capabilities
- ESS ES9039 DAC chip offering 384kHz/24-bit resolution and DSD256 decoding. Available in single or dual-DAC configurations. The latter provides enhanced dynamics, reduced crosstalk and noise floor.
- Dual optical inputs
- Enhanced AptX Bluetooth reception with an external antenna
- Versatile phonostage input, switchable from MM standard to MM high-gain, or LINE-IN bypass
Sound Sanctuary | Customizable Power Core
You now have the option to define the MK3’s power core! Choose between two exceptional amplifier modules: the ICEpower 200AS2 or the Hypex NC252MP. While the ICEpower is renowned for its engaging musicality, the Hypex delivers exceptional detail and dynamics. (see an in-depth comparison table below)
| Characteristics | ICEpower 200AS2 | Hypex NC252MP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Character | Warm, musical, engaging | Clean, neutral, transparent |
| Tonal Balance | Slightly warmer | Neutral |
| Soundstage | Expansive with depth | Wider and precise |
| Imaging | Well-defined | Sharp and precise |
| Highs | Smooth, less bright | Crisp and extended |
| Midrange | Rich and engaging | Detailed and accurate |
| Bass | Robust and powerful | Tight and controlled |
| Dynamics | Good with musicality | Fast and dynamic |
| Transient Response | Fast | Very fast |
| Harmonic Distortion | Low | Very low |
| Clarity | Clear with warmth | Exceptional clarity |
| Noise Floor | Low | Very low |
| Power (RMS) | 215w / 4Ω | 120w / 8Ω | 250w / 4Ω | 150w / 8Ω |
Billie MK3 |
Available Now
Classic and Spartan Editions are In stock. 1–3 day processing. Worldwide shipping.
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