Loxjie A30vsSMSL AO200 MKII
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Loxjie A30 and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Loxjie A30
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA12070
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 80W @ 4Ω
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
USB (DAC), Optical, Bluetooth, RCA
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
Headphone Amp, Remote Control, EQ Presets, IPS Display
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$169
~$312
Difference
~$143.00 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 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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