SMSL AL200vsSMSL AO200 MKII
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL AL200 and SMSL AO200 MKII — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL AL200
SMSL AO200 MKII
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA5332MS
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
Features
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$260
~$312
Difference
~$52.00 cheaper (SMSL AL200)
Things to Know
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.
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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