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Aiyima T9 ProvsSMSL AO200 MKII

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Aiyima T9 Pro and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Aiyima T9 Pro
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D (Hybrid)
D
Chipset
TPA3250 + Jan5725 Tubes
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 100W @ 4Ω
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
Optical, Coax, USB, RCA, Bluetooth
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
VU Meter (Active), Tone Controls, Remote
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✓
✗

Price (estimated)

Price
~$118
~$312
Difference
~$194.00 cheaper (Aiyima T9 Pro)

Things to Know

Aiyima T9 Pro

  • ⚠VU meter sensitivity is not adjustable; barely moves at low volumes.
  • ⚠The tube stage adds measurable distortion (2nd harmonic), which is intentional for 'flavor' but not high-fidelity.
  • ⚠Runs quite warm due to the tubes and internal DAC.

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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