Anybody try the new Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2?

Actually they have a 30 day return policy so that's something.  I would like to compare with my Rogue Cronus III.  

Yep I’m up on the specs/topology of both amps but I’m hearing the Billie MK2 is unique in its sound signature. Apparently the preamp section is very good.  Just fishing for opinions from those who’ve heard it. 

Apologies, I tend to be scatter brained. I’ll clarify. 
 

I’m in the market for a new solid state amp or hybrid. I am heavily considering either the Pass Labs XA-25 and some sort of preamp or the INT-25. I saw Steve Huff’s review of the Heaven 11 MK2 and it piqued my interest. He drew parallels between it and a Luxman and Pass Labs so it must have some redeeming qualities that perhaps make it excel beyond your average hybrid Class D amp. He seemed to be enamored with it at any rate. I know he has expensive tastes so maybe there’s something there. 
 

Also, yes,I know the Pass gear is neither Class D or hybrid.  :)

Thanks for that reply, I really enjoyed it to be honest. I wish I could express myself even half as well as that. To your point, yes, I’m being over zealous even though I should know better. I’m fairly new to this world and I tend to get caught up in the excitement.

I noticed that about Huff as well. He will state that he’ll never sell this or that but a few videos later, it’s gone. He also talks to dead people so he’s definitely an interesting fella. 

@temmple Very cool, if you try one, post about it.  I'm also looking at the Kinki EX-M7.

@ghasley 

I thought he was replacing the Devilles with the upgraded Devilles.  Not sure if they share the same name.  The Focal Diablos are pretty spicy though, I'd love to hear a set.

I do keep seeing praise for the Billie; far more positive than negative at any rate.

@samureyex 

Thanks for the suggestions.  I was just looking at the Atma class D last night and it's a bit more $$$ than I can spend at the moment but they're on my short list.  I'm still on the hunt for a higher power amp and I'll likely end up with some sort of Class D implementation.  Higher power for me would be something that can do 200+ watts at 4 ohms.  Mainly just to round out my amp collection and satisfy curiosity.

@ghasley 

It does meet my requirements.  I wish I could rent one to try.

@jjss49 
If I do try the Billie, I'll report back.  Here's my issue, I have a list of probably a dozen amps I'd like to try and trying to pick one is a real bear.

@ghasley 

Tempting as that Billie for $1400 is a great deal.

@graphicguy Sorry about your troubles with the Billie folks.  After they attempted a repair, did they say if the "hum" was still present?  Have you tried the amp at a friend's house or maybe a local HIFI store to eliminate your house as a variable?

I recently had a bad 60hz hum with a pre-owned tube preamp and I made a long thread about it trying to remedy it.  I ended up opening it and found a ground wire that was broken from its terminal and now it's fine.  Probably dislodged during shipping.

If you'd like, I can try your Billie at my house - I'll pay for shipping.  Bit of a trust issue I suppose but I'd be happy to help you trouble shoot it.