SMSL AL200vsSMSL AO300
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL AL200 and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL AL200
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA5332MS
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 165W @ 4Ω / 2 × 85W @ 8Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
USB-C, Optical, Coax, RCA, Bluetooth
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Built-in DAC (CS43131), Headphone Amp, MQA Decoding, Remote
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$260
~$195
Difference
~$65.00 cheaper (SMSL AO300)
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 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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