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Aiyima A07 MaxvsSMSL AO200 MKII

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima A07 Max and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Aiyima A07 Max
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Topology
Stereo / Mono
Power
2 × 300W (4Ω) @ 48V
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
Venting on sides (improved cooling)
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
Tube Stage

Price (estimated)

Price
~$65
~$312
Difference
~$247.00 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 AO200 MKII

  • The USB port is for flash drive playback only, not for connecting to a PC/Phone (confusing for many users).
  • Menu navigation knob can feel slightly wobbly compared to the rest of the chassis build.
  • Bluetooth implementation does not support high-res codecs like LDAC.

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