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Amplifier Specifications
| POWER | 215 watts [email protected]Ω | 120 watts [email protected]Ω |
|---|---|
| AMPLIFIER | Class D ICEpower 200AS2 |
| PREAMP | Class A Mu-follower, JJ ECC99 tubes [12BH7 compatible] |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | 120-240 V | 50-60 Hz [factory set via dongle] |
| 3 ANALOG INPUTS | 1 x Vinyl in (MM) 2 x RCA in |
| 2 DIGITAL INPUTS | 1 x TOSLINK optical input 1 x S/PDIF coax |
| 1 WIRELESS INPUT | aptX HD Bluetooth | AAC on iOS |
| DAC | ESS 9018K2M DAC | 192KHz-32bit |
| HEADPHONES OUTPUT | 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) [email protected] |
| SPEAKER OUTPUT | 1 x speaker pair: 5 way binding post |
| DIMENSIONS (L x D x H) |
14.25″ x 8″ x 3″ 360mm x 204mm x 75mm |
| WEIGHT | 12 pounds | 5.4 kilos |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | -Power cord -Remote -Manual |
| WARRANTY | 5-year warranty |
Mark (verified owner) –
My Billie is a great combination of design and function. I’m loving the sound of vinyl again (Klipsch Forte IIIs and a Project Evo turntable). It’s so good to hear detail and nuance again. Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Hear” and “Close to the Edge” by Yes sound incredible.
Doug O. (verified owner) –
Since the Billie Amp is designed for entry-level hi-fiers, I think I can be most helpful recounting my own journey stepping up into hi-fi.
I had been listening to a bottom-rung 2-channel Marantz and bottom-rung Polks for some time—budget gear or mid-fi at best. But after a few years, I became bored and dissatisfied with the sound, and craved more. I decided that the Polks were the weak link, so I pulled the trigger on some Tekton Lores. The Lores are a great speaker and were a huge improvement, but also much more revealing of the limitations of the Marantz. Specifically, the tilted-up treble was driving me crazy, to the point where I often winced at treble-heavy recordings, especially female vocals. Even giving the speakers two or three months to calm down and open up didn’t help.
I had to have a new amp. I was scared away from amps that were described as having “tilted-up” treble, a “crisp” sound, or “pinpoint” imaging, or “forward” presentation, or as being “fun.” Given how efficient and revealing the Lores were and my commitment to CDs as my source, I didn’t feel like I needed an amp going out of its way to wring the last bit of clarity and resolution out of recordings and shoving it in my face. Tubes were a possibility, though the ones in my price range all seemed to come with one or more caveats—v. little power, no bass, questionable guarantee and service providers, need for tube rolling, again with the tilted-up treble, etc. The Billie was the one amp people described as airy and slightly warm with linear voicing. That sounded exactly like what I wanted to pair with the Lores, and so I did.
In short: Wow! My system now produces highs that are airy and refined, and I can revel in them because my system is no longer throwing daggers or shouting at me. The mids have plenty of air and are slightly sweet and warm, but not soft. With budget gear, I had always thought of bass as something that you either had more or less of, but now I’m able to appreciate different textures and timbres (if that’s the right word) in the low-end. And I’m pretty sure I’m also hearing what reviewers refer to as PRAT (pace, rhythm, and timing), a quick, precise, and effortless handling of bass passages that isn’t muddy or booming.
The overall presentation is just gorgeous. What this system does for the Beatles is almost unbelievable, which is another way of saying that Billie had me at hello. The soundstage is plenty wide without being silly, and the instrument separation is natural without being exaggerated. I can, and do, listen for hours without any fatigue. The only nit I wish to pick, is that the drums sometimes seem a bit shy, lacking the airy presence that the highs and mids have in such abundance.
Probably the thing I like most about the Billie/Lore pairing is that after months of thinking about gear and being unsatisfied, I’m now able just to immerse myself in my music. I can’t compare this pairing to other $2500+ systems (you’ll have to rely on professional reviewers for that), but I’m extremely happy at moving up from budget gear on this particular ladder.
Edward B Bristow (verified owner) –
Filipe Freitas (verified owner) –
Excellent amplifier for vocals and jazz! The service was very good too!
Jason B. (verified owner) –
The Billie Amp is even better looking in person than in pictures and the only thing better than the way it looks is the way it sounds!
My main speakers are Triangle Borea Br08s and I listen to a lot of acoustical and vocals and the Billie Amp is a perfect match for these speakers and this type of music. I’ve also paired it with Triangle Genese Trio bookshelf speakers and that sounds amazing as well. The Trios don’t have the cleanest bass but the Billie Amp tightens it up and smooths out the top end.
The only thing I really wish the Billie had was a USB input. Other than that, it’s beautifully perfect!
I can wait to see what Itai comes out with next. Whatever it is, sign me up!
philip bittmann (verified owner) –
The amplifier is great. Would prefer a streaming module instead Bluetooth and the remote control is not as good at the rest. Love it
Nick Tristani (verified owner) –
I have been really enjoying switching over to the Billie amp. Firstly I would like to say that it is built very well. It is a small unit but there is a heft and solidity that you feel when you pick it up. I like the use of the aluminum channel body, strong and structurally sound. I love the tube preamp section. Music, tones are cleaner, better defined. Good depth to the soundstage. Voices, female or male are reproduced very well. The tone & timbre is excellent no matter the source. Bass is clean and fast and can still give that bit of thump you can feel. Even if I wanted to upgrade later I think all I would possibly do is add a separate power amp if I felt I wanted more power. The Billie is staying.
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.
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.
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Jay De Guzman (verified owner) –
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!
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.
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!