Aiyima A07 MaxvsSMSL AL200
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima A07 Max and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima A07 Max
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Topology
Stereo / Mono
—
Power
2 × 300W (4Ω) @ 48V
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
RCA
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Venting on sides (improved cooling)
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$65
~$260
Difference
~$195.00 cheaper (Aiyima A07 Max)
Things to Know
Aiyima A07 Max
- ⚠Vents are located on the bottom/sides, which is better than the original but still relies on passive convection.
- ⚠Some users report 'sparking' at the DC input jack when connecting power (connect brick to wall last).
- ⚠Aux output is not a true variable pre-out.
SMSL AL200
- ⚠Lack of a subwoofer output or pre-out is a major omission for a 'hub' device.
- ⚠The display font is small and can be hard to read from a distance.
- ⚠Some users report a slight 'pop' sound when switching inputs.
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