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Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded)vsSMSL AO300

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded) and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Fosi Audio TB10D (Upgraded)
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
TI TPA3255
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 300W (Max) / ~100W Clean @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
RCA
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Bass and Treble Tone Controls
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
Tube Stage

Price (estimated)

Price
~$70
~$195
Difference
~$125.00 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 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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