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Loxjie A30vsSMSL AO300

A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Loxjie A30 and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.

Specifications

Spec
Loxjie A30
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA12070
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 80W @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
USB (DAC), Optical, Bluetooth, RCA
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Headphone Amp, Remote Control, EQ Presets, IPS Display
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗

Price (estimated)

Price
~$169
~$195
Difference
~$26.00 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 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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