Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?


Looks like a great amp but not many reviews yet. I may give one a try and see how I like it. I’m cross shopping a Pass Labs XA-25 for comparison. 

tubeguy76

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@graphicguy I also can't watch the British Audiophile for the same reason lol. 

@tubeguy76 I think you should give a big long hard look into the Atma class D. Look into it, stare at it, read up about it. Then look at 'em again and put in cart and click buy. 

You're looking at great amp options. I've also gone down this path not too long ago. It was just an endless battle between A vs B vs C to no end. Ultimately I ended up with a BMC amp as fate would have it and very happy with what I got. But for you, Atma class D or the AGD Audions are 2 fantastic options. The Schitt Tyrs are more affordable and deserve a look as well. 

If you end up with the Kinki, make sure you upgrade the op-amps with the Staccato op-amps. 

@tubeguy76 They have 30 day trial, 5 years warranty. If you do return, I believe they don't take back the tubes part. No big deal. Be prepared to keep the Billie amp though. I truly believe it's an incredible all in 1 piece. Before you buy, talk to the owner, see what kind of differences you can expect from the regular tube vs the gold tubes that come with the amp. It might just make the difference between being in love with the amp vs not. 

Regarding power. The atma is 200 watts into 4-ohms, I believe its limit is somewhere around 230-250. You can keep it on all day night without a sweat, said so by Ralph. Oh regarding power, I can tell you I don't even use 1 watt in my amp. And my speakers are 85db sensitivty. 

Interesting that he put the Lina on sale, I know he just got the TA200 that people rave about a lot. It really must be that good to kick out the Lina.

@ghasley  @jjss49 I think some people just like to try new things, and they get bored of what they currently own. More people suffer from this than we like to admit. Huff does keep some stuffs he really likes like his Deville and the Pass. 

@jjss49 I recently started buying locally in the state and loving the experience. Kinda addicted really. Wish I had more funds to explore.