Fosi Audio MC101vsSMSL AO300
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio MC101 and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Fosi Audio MC101
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3116D2
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 100W (Max claim) / Realistic ~30W clean
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA, Bluetooth 5.3
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Large Illuminated VU Meter, Tone Controls
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$62
~$195
Difference
~$133.00 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 AO300
- ⚠Menu system is small and can be finicky to navigate.
- ⚠HDMI ARC implementation is hit-or-miss with some TV brands (LG specifically).
- ⚠Bluetooth antenna range is shorter than average.
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