Fosi Audio MC101vsSMSL AL200
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio MC101 and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio MC101
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3116D2
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 100W (Max claim) / Realistic ~30W clean
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.3
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Large Illuminated VU Meter, Tone Controls
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$62
~$260
Difference
~$198.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio MC101)
Things to Know
Fosi Audio MC101
- ⚠Uses the older, noisier TPA3116 chip (higher noise floor than V3/A07).
- ⚠Bluetooth only supports SBC/AAC (no AptX/LDAC).
- ⚠Speaker terminals are very close together; difficult to use with thick cables.
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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