Aiyima A70vsSMSL AO200 MKII
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima A70 and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Aiyima A70
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255 (with PFFB)
Infineon MA5332MS
Topology
Stereo / Mono Bridgeable
—
Power
2 × 300W (4Ω) / 1 × 480W (Mono)
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA, XLR
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
Subwoofer Output (Low-Pass Filtered), GaN Power Supply
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$128
~$312
Difference
~$184.00 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 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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