Amazing amp for vocals! Billie Integrated tube + solid state amp review. Part 2/2.

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My review of the Billie Integrated amp and some other discussions on what I think about class D.
One of the biggest surprised for me was the preamp. I love how the voice sounded even over my audio research LS25.
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[ThomasAndStereo]

A quick note about comments I get regarding giant killer. That is only true If you use it as a preamp.
If you use it as the way it is, it performs solidly at its price level but not a giant killer.
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[cpta]

A great follow up to your interview with Itai. You provide useful information on how you match equipment to your listening preferences. I hope Itai has continued success designing and building excellent audio equipment in Canada.

[papapatriot]

I love watching your videos! I was just re watching the Buchardt s300 mk2 review. I really enjoy the Musical Paradise MP-D1 MK3 Dac that you reviewed and bought. Thank you Thomas!

[vicg]

Good to have you back Thomas. Great review. I will give it great consideration as it is the third gear to have blown you away. It is a first class recommendation.

[A-Definite-Maybe]

Thomas, first off I want to thank you for the hard work/time in putting together these great reviews, your honest takes and sincerity in your delivery. You, The Next Big Thing and Zero Fidelity are my go-to channels. You all have one thing in common: you aren't trying to sell people in what the should listen to, so thank you!

After a lot of research I've decided to pull-the-trigger on the S400's, took months to decide. Now is time to buy its lifelong partner: the integrated amp. This decision is harder for me because I don't know integrated amps well. I'm going to be pairing the S400's with an integrated that is $2k or less. I honestly thought about the soon-to-be released A500's but am a little hesitant because the electronics are inside the speaker with only a 2 year warranty. Plus having an external integrated amp I could always test out new speakers.

So, I was hoping you have a recommendation or two. This Billie is in the running, great review! Also, thinking Dayens Menuetto, Parasound A23+, Schiit Ragnorak? I listen to music/tv 70/30. Just want two speakers and an integrated amp, may add a Rel sub later on.

I want to buy once and cry once, if you know what I mean.

Again, thank you from a neophite audiophile.

[silviopimentel]

Great help on this one bud. Cause I was asking u about vocals! 👌

[weilongtan]

Waiting for your denfrips review patiently!!!!

[valenroy]

Hi Thomas,

I know you're a big proponent for the Schiit Freya and I concur with your observations! Perhaps to save the curious minds of those that wonders about the more recent Freya+, it outright trounces the former especially with the Shuguang Black Treasure CV181-Z tubes. The lower noise floor alone is worth the upgrade. I'll be very curious if the Billie Amp would be able to match up to the performance that the Freya+ offers. Please do something to bring the prominence of the Freya+ to the masses because high-fidelity audio shouldn't be reserved for the well-heeled only. Thanks.

[Luckystudio]

That was an awesome review good sir. Maybe the Denafrips Ares II vs Musical Paradise DAC next please ? :)

[xstensl]

i would like to see a updated review on the latest version

[anthonyhopkin]

Thanks Thomas for a very good review. Greetings!

[HowieHaigh]

Yet another excellent video Thomas! Starting to wish I had someone like you living in my area LOL 😊

[ranelime]

Would love to see a preamp stand alone version from these guys! Definitely buy one! A lot of the amp charictaistcs do sound like an Icepower module.

[godssoldier]

Awesome video my friend that's why I put my expectations low for the kantas u could now have said it better

[og]

Hi
Thank you for what you do.
How about comparison with Rouge Sphinx 3.
Same idea front tube class D amp.
Thank you
OG

[robh]

Sounds like H11 should make a stand alone preamp! The drum is a Bodhran btw.

[pabloazorin]

Excellent video Thomas! Can you please make a video of your room setup? I mean dimensions, acoustics, drywall panels, diffusers, etc. Thank you!

[robertcowart]

Another good review Thomas. You could have titled this review "giant killer" because your analysis says as much. I too love it when my expectations are exceeded.

[WACONimages]

Another informative and great review. Interesting amp too, both for its promising sound, all in one solution as for its design! Maybe interesting for you to get hands on the Xtonebox Silver 6011 hand made in Spain. A different outer design but also an all in one solution. Class D with tubes(4x) pre amp, bluethooth and lossless bass & treble tone controls. Both are in the same price range too. Curious about the difference between both of these amps.

[charleskatz]

Interesting.Would like to have the Freya+, Vidar, Mani, Magni ($1930?) vs the Billie at $1450.Tough choice because you can add $100 for Schiit Aegir and get 20 watts or stick with Vidar and get 100 wpc.But Billie looks great for most people and iff 60 wpc will do it for you a terrific bargain.Looks/ergonomics are killer to boot.Man I wish they's allow for a mono operation and an add on amp