Aiyima A07 MaxvsSMSL AO300
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima A07 Max and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima A07 Max
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Topology
Stereo / Mono
—
Power
2 × 300W (4Ω) @ 48V
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Venting on sides (improved cooling)
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$65
~$195
Difference
~$130.00 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 AO300
- ⚠Menu system is small and can be finicky to navigate.
- ⚠HDMI ARC implementation is hit-or-miss with some TV brands (LG specifically).
- ⚠Bluetooth antenna range is shorter than average.
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