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Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded)vsSMSL AL200

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded) and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded)
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 300W (Max) / ~100W Clean @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
RCA
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Bass and Treble Tone Controls
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
Tube Stage

Price (estimated)

Price
~$70
~$260
Difference
~$190.00 cheaper (Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded))

Things to Know

Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded)

  • Volume control is logarithmic but very sensitive; gets loud at the 9 o'clock position.
  • Tone controls lack a center detent, making it hard to know when you are truly 'flat'.
  • DC input spark is common when plugging in the power supply (connect to amp first, then wall).

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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