Loxjie A30vsSMSL AL200
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Loxjie A30 and SMSL AL200 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Loxjie A30
SMSL AL200
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA12070
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 80W @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
Inputs
USB (DAC), Optical, Bluetooth, RCA
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
Features
Headphone Amp, Remote Control, EQ Presets, IPS Display
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$169
~$260
Difference
~$91.00 cheaper (Loxjie A30)
Things to Know
Loxjie A30
- ⚠Low power output compared to Fosi/Aiyima; not suitable for insensitive speakers in large rooms.
- ⚠Headphone output impedance is high, which can alter the frequency response of low-impedance headphones.
- ⚠USB input is limited to 16-bit/44.1kHz (no high-res support via USB).
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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