Fosi Audio MC101vsSMSL AO200 MKII
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio MC101 and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio MC101
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3116D2
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 100W (Max claim) / Realistic ~30W clean
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.3
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
Large Illuminated VU Meter, Tone Controls
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$62
~$312
Difference
~$250.00 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 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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