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Fosi Audio BT20A ProvsSMSL AL200

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio BT20A Pro and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Fosi Audio BT20A Pro
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 300W @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Tone Controls with center detent (bypass), Pre-Out
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
Tube Stage

Price (estimated)

Price
~$76
~$260
Difference
~$184.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio BT20A Pro)

Things to Know

Fosi Audio BT20A Pro

  • Bluetooth is always active; anyone can pair with it if you don't disconnect.
  • Tone controls can introduce slight phase shift even at center detent.
  • Pre-out level is low compared to industry standards.

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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