Aiyima A70vsSMSL AL200
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima A70 and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima A70
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255 (with PFFB)
Infineon MA5332MS
Topology
Stereo / Mono Bridgeable
—
Power
2 × 300W (4Ω) / 1 × 480W (Mono)
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
RCA, XLR
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Subwoofer Output (Low-Pass Filtered), GaN Power Supply
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$128
~$260
Difference
~$132.00 cheaper (Aiyima A70)
Things to Know
Aiyima A70
- ⚠Volume taper is extremely aggressive; it gets very loud very early on the dial.
- ⚠The subwoofer output is active but does not high-pass the main speakers.
- ⚠Heat dissipation is passive and the case can become uncomfortable to touch during extended high-output sessions.
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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