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Amplifier Specifications
| POWER | 120 watts [email protected]Ω / 60 watts [email protected]Ω |
|---|---|
| AMPLIFIER | Class D ICEpower |
| PREAMP | Class A/B tube preamplifier, JJ ECC99 tubes [12BH7 compatible] |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | 120-240 V / 50-60 Hz [factory set, not user-selectable] |
| 3 ANALOG INPUTS | 1 x Vinyl in (MM) 2 x RCA in |
| 2 DIGITAL INPUTS | 2 x Optical SPDIF |
| 1 WIRELESS INPUT | aptX audio streaming over Bluetooth / AAC on iOS |
| DAC | ESS 9018K2M DAC / 32bit-192KHz |
| HEADPHONES OUTPUT | 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) [email protected]Ω, [email protected]Ω |
| SPEAKER OUTPUT | 1 x speaker pair: 5 way binding post |
| DIMENSIONS (L x D x H) |
14.25″ x 8″ x 2.75″ 36.2cm x 20.3cm x 7cm |
| WEIGHT | 12 pounds / 5.4 kilos |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | -Power cord -Remote -Manual |
| WARRANTY | 5 year warranty |
Gavin Lees (verified owner) –
I love this amp. It has looks to match the sound, and is just a joy to crank up and hear the rich, smooth tones of my records.
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Richard (verified owner) –
In the past I’ve been hesitant to consider a class D amplifier but there is no denying the appeal of robust power delivery in a compact package if one’s space is limited. If I was going to be convinced a class D amp would have to be special because there is a lot of class A-B competition. And the Billie is indeed special. The tube pre amp section is sublime and thanks to its flexibility I can keep the Billie as a preamp when I want to upgrade my amplification. The other thing that sold me was the aesthetics of the black finish Billie with its warm toned wood knobs (sort of that gold & black look). The lack of control labels is perhaps controversial but it gives the Billie’s an unobtrusive and minimalistic look that exudes a confident self assured elegance. Made in Canada, eh!
Kevin Brennan , CA (verified owner) –
What a gem this thing is! I confess, I fell in love with its design first—the simple efficiency of the look, along with the interesting appearance of the tubes. So much so that I was willing to take a chance on the sound.
Believe me, the sound lives up to the promise of the look.
The Billie amp is a small package that delivers a big punch. I have a pair of Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speakers, and Billie drives them beautifully. I mostly listen to jazz and classical music, and among the first things I played was Kenny Burrell’s “Midnight Blue.” Superb. The Bill Evans Trio sounded like crystal on “Portrait in Jazz.” Vocal artists like Roberta Gambarini shine as well.
A real surprise was how great acoustic guitar comes through with the Billie. One of my favorites is Eric Skye and Mark Goldenberg’s “Artifact,” but any solo acoustic music is going to sound spectacular.
Another amazing treat is the 2006 record, “Le Fil,” by the French artist, Camille. What she does with her voice and body percussion is incredible, and every nuance stands out. Like critics always say when they review stereo components: “I heard things I never heard before.”
Finally, I haven’t listened to much rock and pop yet, but one CD I always return to is Elvis Costello’s “When I Was Cruel,” and it blew me away on the Billie.
I’m impressed with the bluetooth input on the Billie, since I use it with Spotify quite a bit. You can tell the difference between bluetooth and a CD, of course, but for casual listening it’s great.
What a find. I ran across the Billie while Googling for a new integrated amp, and it’s now the centerpiece of my system and should do the trick for a long time.
Bravo, Itai!
Richard (verified owner) –
Love the Billie. It is growing on me every time I turn it on and that’s a LOT! A comforting smooth sound no matter what I as it to do!
gramera.com –
I purchased one of the first Billie Amps from the Kickstarter campaign. I had searched for a few years for the perfect amp for my record player and vinyl collection, but something that also would look great – not easy to find. Then I came across the Billie, and the clean, understated design was EXACTLY what I was looking for. And to know this device was created with the passion of a fellow vinyl enthusiast, you could immediately see the attention to details.
The sound is rich, warm and the tubes beyond sound quality, also add to the beauty of the device. It was next to impossible to find something of this quality and calibre that also offered bluetooth- so the ability to also play music wirelessly was a win-win.
I’ve already recommended this highly to fellow record collectors. I can say for sure, there’s nothing out there that matches in terms of design, sound, aesthetic and quality.
Oh, and I forgot to mention the man himself behind it, Itai! Since he was visiting Toronto around the time the first round of units were complete, he offered to bring it with him so I could save on shipping.
I’ll be the first in line when he decides to do speakers!
Bill Gilchrist (verified owner) –
The sound quality is superb, especially vocals. The base region is tight. Billie is coupled with Klipsch Heretic V4s and a REL subwoofer. Billie (Gold) tubes take the sharp edge off the Klipsch horns, making for more natural and relaxing listening, slightly taming these aggressive speakers. I also have connected a 1960s Pioneer PL 41 turntable and a BlueNote streamer, using Tidal. My Billie is really a great piece of gear, a huge sound upgrade from my 2006 Yamaha AV Receiver. I was stunned when I first made the switch, even with new tubes that weren’t burned-in. I’m glad I spent the small extra for the Billie. It’s an even better deal considering a phono preamp, headphone jack, DAC and Bluetooth are included -and they all sound great. With less need for extra wires and boxes, Billie makes my audio system look clean and uncluttered. My only gripes are not having a manual online and wanting slightly brighter LED lights, as my eyes are not what they used to be. Really good stuff Heaven 11. Makes being locked down now much more tolerable and even enjoyable.
joseph jozsa (verified owner) –
Illinois, United States
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Was this review helpful to you?Simon van Esch (verified owner) –
I love this amp! The sound is amazing, espacially for the more romantic/acoustic music. Vocal and intruments are spot on. The Class D part makes the bass really punchy. Never enjoyed music this much.
I have the BIllie hooked up to my streamer, turntable and avr. I was really happy to get the 1.5 version with a remote, that way I could easily integrate the Billie to my home automation.
Proud to own a Billie. The design is great (I love the minimalistic look, no numbers, text, equalizers or funky displays, just the parts that really matter) and the sound is simply fantastic. I could do without a DAC and without the Bluetooth, but I can imagine some people need those. All in all: highly recommended!
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Brandon S. (verified owner) –
I absolutely love my Billie Amp! First, the looks: it is a bona fide piece of art. It is the visual anchor point of my home office. I love to just sit and look at it. And the sound? It is warm, authentic, and magnificent. As other reviewers have highlighted, it faithfully represents music the way the artists intended it to be heard. It has no trouble making my Buchardt A400s sing — plenty of power. For a classic hi-fi experience, you can’t go wrong with the Billie. And the price is very reasonable.
Marc L. (verified owner) –
This integrated amp is incredibly musical and almost impossible to turn off once you start listening to it.
Robert Levaro (verified owner) –
Amazing product. Transforms my appreciation of both analogue and digital inputs.
LESLIE S. (verified owner) –
Compact yet powerful. Beautiful design and pure sound.
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neal –
I’ve had your Billie amp at home for the last ten days. When I bought it I had an all tube integrated amplifier that garnered rave reviews. I was very happy with it. It had more than enough current to drive my 4 ohm Magnepan MMGi panel speakers. However, once I purchased the Billie, I found the Billie surpassed the well-regarded tube integrated in all respects. I’m selling it.
Bullet points:
* Natural, seamless tonality between bass, midrange & treble
* Outstanding phono stage
* Spacious soundstage with pinpoint imaging
* Beautiful industrial design
The Billie makes music come alive. Jazz, classical, classic rock are all well served
The list price is a giant killer. The new price of my tube amp is double the Billie.
Itai is a pleasure to deal with. Contact him. You’ll thank me!
patrickdemers63 –
I received my billy amp about three months ago and must say that I am VERY impressed and pleased with the warm honey sound generated by this tube amp. I previously used various amps to find a nice warm sound when listening to my music (mainly jazz, classical, blues, and some rock ie, Pink Floyd, stones, Morrison….). The Billy did not disappoint. The warm, multi layered rich sound really surprised me from this very “clean” or even minimalist amp. It sounds much better than my previous amps (Rotel RA-1592, and Yamaha RN303). While listening to Dark Side of the moon on the Billy Amp, I heard things (layers) I haven’t heard on my previous amps !!! That said, I am very pleased with it and have already recommended it to some of my Audiophile friends.
ricky schwartz –
Since receiving my Billie Amp, I have made constant use of the Bluetooth ability! It handles this with ease. I am also rediscovering my CD collection with the great sound that Billie kicks out! Really like the simplicity of design combined with the stylish good looks of the Amp! In general, An easy Amp to use with great sound! So far, Really Happy!