SMSL AL200 bit.ly/3XPY4N6 WIIM Pro amzn.to/3NPAdIW Elac BS41 amzn.to/3NMNUs5
@griphfunk
Жыл бұрын
I'm new to this, and am looking to build up a system of my own. Would an external dac have any benefit with this product?
@skwirl865
Ай бұрын
Can u please tell me if there’s anything better than the dx3 pro plus for $200, specifically for(in order of importance) directional audio, depth of field and then resolution retrieval. It’ll be pretty much strictly used for competitive gaming. My current considerations are the aforementioned topping, the smsl c200, the fiio k-11, the smsl m300se and anything you think I should be looking at instead. I hope u see this and feel like answering. Thanks in advance, even if u don’t feel like it. You’ve been a ton of help already.
@tomaszostrowski363
11 ай бұрын
I bought this amplifier a month ago and connected it to wiim pro plus and kef q350. sounds great together. but... a new amplifier came out with the same chip from smsl, with hdmi arc, sub out. It is worth paying attention to the SMSL AO300.
@dieselphiend
Жыл бұрын
I really want to see more amps like this with sub-out.
@Error2username
Жыл бұрын
And pre out.. Mayby with 4ch dsp with pre out on that too.
@jgorres
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking this would be perfect for my office setup, but I would really prefer an LFE out for my sub, rather than going speaker level.
@No_Limits_411
Жыл бұрын
I'v come to believe speaker level is better for SQ
@dieselphiend
Жыл бұрын
@@No_Limits_411 Wouldn't one need two subs, then? I wish I had the room.
@jgorres
Жыл бұрын
@@No_Limits_411 I'm curious... why?
@derekf7772
Жыл бұрын
Subwoofer Out with bass management (high and low pass filters) for next iteration . Thanks
@VirusForPrez
Жыл бұрын
Have bought the SMSL M300 se after watching your review of it ,completely blown away by the sound of this dac/ hp amp . Cirrus Logic chip makes me want to listen to my whole cd collection all over again .Am seriously considering this one too , ...
@d.r.martin6301
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do a shootout between this and, say, the entry level Cambridge AXA25-two different approaches, but similar in cost. D vs. AB.
@iikatinggangsengii2471
8 ай бұрын
dx9 wont beat cayin in any circumstance
@davidgiesfeldt6650
Жыл бұрын
SMSL SA300 has SW out built NO DAC… SMSL Sanskrit pairs well but as you state the new one is better… and a Headphone amp : SP100… LOVE their the fit finish quality and SOUND of SMSL. I agree, if it had SW Output it could be “perfect”. Thx
@JoseFerreira-zb7wh
Жыл бұрын
Only thing missing is a sw out (and maybe a hpf like the a300) So maybe if you need one you can opt for the a300 (that uses the same chip). It also can work in monoblock mode.
@CinemaDemocratica
11 ай бұрын
SMSL is out with a new product called the AO-300 (not the A-300 or the AO-200) and it appears to be this piece -- the AL200 -- but with a SW out and a different aesthetic. Haven't found any reviews yet, though.
@ufarkingicehole
8 ай бұрын
A300 is fantastic especially with laid back speakers
@eloakky
Жыл бұрын
it should have 2 things for it to be perfect at this price : subwoofer out and HDMI ARC input for using it with a TV.
@shaunyweaver1144
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the smsl a300 but with all the trimmings . I think that amp is great .
@hobhood7118
Жыл бұрын
I have the AL300 - it's great for the money but I upgraded to the SMSL VMVA1 for greater clarity/resolution/detail. However, with its DAC and head amp, the AL200 sounds like fantastic value.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
it was a wonderful surprise and greatly exceeded my expectations
@MrKarlengel
Жыл бұрын
VMV A1 is a great discovery, although a bit dry for my taste. I'd like to try it with a tube preamp one day.
@RagnetulCarpatilor
Жыл бұрын
Not to bash but the VMV A1 is way overpriced for what it is, there are much better amps around for that price, not to mention much more powerful as well.
@hobhood7118
Жыл бұрын
Could you recommend a better amp, which is small enough to fit on a desk, and has a headphone out?
@RagnetulCarpatilor
Жыл бұрын
@@hobhood7118 The Hypex NC252MP, its size depends on the case its mounted in, since multiple manufacturers offer the same amplifier module in different cases. I bought mine from IOM and it's very similar in size to the VMV A1. It doesn't have a headphone amp but you can always add that fairly cheaply, the SMSL SH-6 comes to mind.
@ComputerGeeks-R-Us
Жыл бұрын
Really wish the AL200 had a sub out connection. Other than that, it seems like an awesome little piece of kit.
@jetfansuperd
Жыл бұрын
Yeah is there a similar model with sub out?
@wshyangify
9 ай бұрын
AO300
@CinemaDemocratica
11 ай бұрын
I'd happily pay another $50 for the sub out -- seems like a weird choice considering that the product seems pretty obviously (to me, at least) intended for desktop / near field office listening. So you can't grow your system later unless you get clever about it. Edit: There's now an SMSL product that's about $50 more and has a sub out; it's called the AO-300. (Not the A-300 or the AO-200.)
@paulborders9298
9 ай бұрын
Bought this amp and while it sounded just fine, the main control knob was misaligned and unable to smoothly rotate and it also prevented it from being pushed to cycle through menu options. Rest of the build quality was impressive but couldn't operate it reliably.
@keithjones7810
7 ай бұрын
I've got a SMSL sAp 2 headphone amp that is still going strong after about 9 years. Very reliable and pretty powerful. Drives the Sundara at about 10 to 11 o'clock. They seem to be a reliable firm.
@The-Spotlight-Kid
Жыл бұрын
That's a fine THD figure of 0.003%, even if that is the THD at 2 or 5, or 10 Watts out.. (where THD is always lower than at higher volumes out) ..which used to be the case with given spec's many years back, when amp' manufacturers were more 'open' about the relative circumstances their spec's were obtained under. Well reviewed Class D amps I've seen the specs of, i've noticed they do bettet with THD & 'damping factor' (when given) than with older, far beefier & heavier A or A/B amps.
@dieselphiend
Жыл бұрын
SMSL and Topping are my favorite audio companies. I don't care where they are located. My SMSL M500 is so damn good.
@pedrogrande99
Жыл бұрын
I picked up this amplifier this week and am still trying to optimize its sound. I currently have a pair of Klipsch RP-600M (OG) connected to a Sonos Amp. The sound of the AL200 did not impress when I connected a Wiim Mini to it via toslink. The sound was a bit veiled with a lack of bass extension. Adding a Schiit Modi+ to the signal chain improved the sound. There was better separation of instruments and overall a bit more dynamics. Will listen to the AL200 a bit more but I am curious to hear from others regarding your impressions of the internal DAC and the amplifier itself overall. Perhaps my expectations of this amplifier was a bit unreasonable. Cheers 😊
@louisdefunes8952
4 ай бұрын
Indeed, i have the same experience. Have a pair of Triangle Borea 3 and a BueSound Node 2i streamer/dac. Compairing with my Aiyima D03, the sound is more detailed, enough mids- and high-tones but a little lack of bass extension. For my taste anyway. Overall..i like the sound of the Aiyima D03 more, it's warmer but not muddy, although for my ears. Ohh..i forgot to mention; i have a 36 volt power adapter on the Aiyima instead of the standard 32 volt adapter.
@geoffreydebrito2653
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a really nice amp, I'll take your word for it. That said, it lacks a number of functionalities; no sub out, no high pass filter (offered on SMSL A300) and no balance control where it's really needed... on the remote (see Parasound Zpre3). Personally, I'd happily give up the MQA and Bluetooth to get those features and pay 50% more for the features I do want.
@Simon_Hawkshaw
Жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive review with all the required content, speaker pairings, power output, sound signature and a newly shorn neat presenter. 😊 . Thanks for this great review, your time and efforts to share this worthwhile amp with us all. Stay well, Sir.
@waynethompson4315
Жыл бұрын
Dude! Just when I think I have made up my mind on which amp to purchase, another video comes out with another great amp possibility. I can’t make up my mind. This one has everything I was looking for with the exception of an output for a sub woofer.
@Desanusor
Жыл бұрын
most subs take rca ins and outs so no problem
@JamesJenkins1
Жыл бұрын
@@Desanusor What's making the RCA in to the sub to come out to this? This is the DAC too with no way to output that to anything other than speaker level.
@JamesJenkins1
Жыл бұрын
No output breaks it for me on this one. Maybe the next version.
@No_Limits_411
Жыл бұрын
Guys just connect speaker level what's the problem 😀
@sb_sfo
Жыл бұрын
@@No_Limits_411 Yup, that's what I do with my REL subs. :)
@louisdefunes8952
4 ай бұрын
Hey Randy, i got this amp a few days ago, second hand,but it looks like it was never used. The seller had 2 of these amps(crazy) and this one was 3 months old. I also have the Aiyima D03 (with a 36 volt power supply instead of a 32 volt power supply) and i would say, the SMSL is (for my ears) not "way" better than the Aiyima although the SMSL looks nicer. The tone control on the Aiyima on the remote works very good, i miss the tone control(on the remote) on the SMSL. Directly i mean. Yeah, the seller(had also the Aiyima) said that the Aiyima sounds a little "dark" compairing the SMSL. Yes i hear that also, but i don't hate that. The SMSL has "cleaner" bass, i can hear that indeed and more mids- and high-tones. More "details"" that's right. But.still like the Aiyima. Only streaming music(Spotify) ; Bluesound Node 2i and a pair of Triangle Borea 3 speakers(that you don't like🤪).. Works great in my small room
@ProjectOverseer
Жыл бұрын
I now own this SMSL AL200 amp (added to the collection) ... Randy's assessment is pretty much spot on. I really pushed it to with various speakers and put it up against various amps costing much more. wharfedale elysian 4 sounded crazy good with this little class D amp. Its sound is simllar to the SMSL DA-9 but with more driving power, and dare i say, Resolution. I like it. Down side is the coded OS and no auto between headphone and main amp. EQ is a little confusing too. A DA-9 type interface would be welcome. The sound quality outweighs the negatives though.
@MrSnaxwell919
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Super interesting product. Please do an update after you have done some more A-B comparisons.
@sasuqui
Жыл бұрын
Please do a review of SMSL A300, same chip, has SW out, cheaper but without spdif, coax inputs and headphone out
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
I will for sure do one now
@JazzinBlues
Жыл бұрын
I wish you had shown the display powered up!
@eclecticmusic123
11 ай бұрын
hi there. by and large, i enjoy your commentary, and generally find its down to earth comments pithy and helpful. (one different point i wanted to rtaise subsequent to thgis talk, was that , when i checked some of the (budget) speaker recommends, i found that the price points were WAY more high than the indicated range. one example in 'Around $US200' range is about $US350!!! i didn't write the name down for that precise reason :-), and there were several other such examples. fyi.
@adsph
Жыл бұрын
Very high praise. Appears pretty solid. Great review Randy. Appreciate that. Have a great day.
@luisancheta7524
Жыл бұрын
This is just like my SMSL DA-9 but more powerful 165x2 compare to DA-9’s 90x2 at 4 ohms. However, my DA-9 has a subwoofer output. Let me know if this is an upgrade with almost at the same price ($250). As always, thanks for the review.
@StonedRambo01
Жыл бұрын
No subwoofer input is a no buy. Was looking for an upgrade for my S.M.S.L SA300 with more power. My search continues
@lcd2426
Жыл бұрын
Man if this had HDMI ARC it would be amazing for a sound bar replacement and more. Other than that this thing seems like an amazing deal. Good stuff Randy!!
@danieljung2810
Жыл бұрын
If you're using your TV for audio, most TVs have optical output. Check your TV and see. Earc is generally needed for multichannel output such as Atmos or 5.1, 7.1 etc. This amp wouldn't be even able to convert these multichannel audio into stereo and would likely raise the price substantially where optical should be more than sufficient.
@lcd2426
Жыл бұрын
@@danieljung2810I know this but I like the control of hdmi arc. The Arylic B50 has arc and is 150 so adding arc to this wouldn’t drive the cost up that much.
@slkmax
10 ай бұрын
@@lcd2426 I have B50 connected to tv via hdmi and it sounds terrible. I have tried many settings eq. I am very dissapointed because hdmi arc should be advantage.
@aphex2k
Жыл бұрын
Tempting. I was going to get a full service on my Marantz pm66 se....but this amp would be a good stopgap while mines at the shop!
@earthoid
Жыл бұрын
I would have one on order right now if it had a sub out. Fantasy wish: an eARC input for a few dollars more.
@boubakane
Жыл бұрын
Oh Chief! My chief You definitely have too get the smsl a300 and do a shoot out for us! You'll be the undisputed King of cheap Audio (put in the V3 just for sound comparison) 👍🏿🙏🏿
@superd222tube
Жыл бұрын
Randy, THD+N = 0.003%, right on the spec sheet in this video...
@ProjectOverseer
Жыл бұрын
You inspired me to buy this Randy. It arrived today from Amazon (yup, they're in) I have a lot of systems, and I own a good few SMSL products. I haven't wired this up yet, but I'm certainly going to feedback when I do. I'm going to use some fairly high end BIG speakers with some direct DSD recordings (some made in my studio) I have Amps and DACs from SMSL without complaints, so I'm intrigued to hear how this well made class D amp compares to my high end pre/power amps. I have a feeling I'm going to be impressed.
@chinmeysway
Жыл бұрын
Did you do it yet how’s it sounding? I figure hard to sound bad if the sounds sound good.
@ProjectOverseer
Жыл бұрын
@@chinmeysway I now own this SMSL AL200 amp (added to the collection) ... Randy's assessment is pretty much spot on. I really pushed it to with various speakers and put it up against various amps costing much more. wharfedale elysian 4 sounded crazy good with this little class D amp. Its sound is simllar to the SMSL DA-9 but with more driving power, and dare i say, Resolution. I like it. Down side is the coded OS and no auto between headphone and main amp. EQ is a little confusing too. A DA-9 type interface would be welcome. The sound quality outweighs the negatives though.
@basberends332
Жыл бұрын
Guys subs work fine from speaker outlets.
@marcg.7850
Жыл бұрын
Nice review as always. Curious why this was released though when there is the A300. I have an AO200 for a secondary system and think it sounds just fine but wish it had a bit more power so this (and the A300) could be just the ticket. I wish they would make a straight up power amp so I could get a tubed preamp in front of it.
@ufarkingicehole
8 ай бұрын
Ayima A07 is your answer
@marcg.7850
8 ай бұрын
@@ufarkingicehole looks to have the power, but doesn’t look like the volume control can be bypassed, so it’s not a straight power amp as I would want.
@ufarkingicehole
8 ай бұрын
@@marcg.7850 that is true. I used mine to bi amp in which I ran an integrated to the top and the A07 to the bottom. You have 2 options. 1 is to set the volume almost all the way up and use it as a stand alone amp or use the volume control to actually give you more flexibility to tweak your gains. Once set I never touched it.
@wilkins2490
Жыл бұрын
Righto Randy, based on your review I have just bought this Amp and a set of BS41's... Cool.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
Make sure you watch tomorrow’s video. I talk about the pairing.
@johnpischedda6951
8 ай бұрын
Randy it's available through AMAZON !!
@neilshepherd6686
Жыл бұрын
An excellent Review well done Sir, Kind Regards a brilliant amp/dac.
@dadandkids5028
Жыл бұрын
I'd really like to know how it goes on Bluetooth. That is the mode of operation for some of us.
@teekay_1
Жыл бұрын
Sold out everywhere.
@andrewbrazier9664
Жыл бұрын
Very smart looking budget amplifier 😀
@Macedonio414
10 ай бұрын
I bought this amplifier after watching this video. It sounds great but... it's only lasted two weeks, one of which was off. Yesterday, out of nowhere, it turned off and has not worked again. Luckily it failed soon, so I was able to return it to Amazon without problems.
@JoseFerreira-zb7wh
Жыл бұрын
Would be really nice if you could review the sabaj a30a and compare it with this. yes it's almost twice the price, but very similar in functionality (plus a sw out) and woulde interested to know if it's twice the performance.
@marianochvro
Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy, what’s your experience with NAD? I think it would be great if you add the C316BEE V2 to the contenders of this category. It is the amp I use and I’ve been watching reviews of these Class D Chinese amps cause I may buy one to replace mine during the heat of summer season here, but I am really wondering if I could still enjoy listening with a similar “experience” (not tone) as I do with my NAD
@Pisceanboi
Жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing for the price, and a very thorough review. I'm looking for an amp to drive a pair of 2 way bookshelf speakers (6" bass mid, 8 ohms, 88db, 10 - 80 watts recommended, 120 watts max) for surround purposes downstream of an AV processor. I'm considering the Fosi V3 with the 48volt 5amp optional power supply from your review, and now this. Would either of those amps be able to play loud enough in a AV setup - I listen close to Dolby reference levels on transient peaks - gunshots, explosions etc. I have read that not being able to play loud is an issue for some of these budget class d amps, so wondering if the Fosi V3 or this SMSL would be appropriate for my purposes? My room is 5 x 4 metres... many thanks for your considered thoughts...
@RagnetulCarpatilor
Жыл бұрын
The class D chip amps struggle with volume because they cannot deliver enough current, this is going to be especially apparent in your use case with a lot of transient peaks, also the more you up the volume the more the speaker inductive characteristics ends up controlling the amps output in a negative way. If you're willing to spend a little bit more I would definitely look at assembled Hypex NC252MP modules, you can find them online from the likes of VTV, Buckeye, etc. They're around 500$, 250W per channel, 20A max current delivery will make it the perfect amp for what you're seeking, not to mention it betters every chip amp on the market right now as far as SQ.
@Pisceanboi
Жыл бұрын
@@RagnetulCarpatilor Thank you for your considered and very helpful thoughts. They echo the concerns at the back of my mind as I note even the 48volt optional supply for the fosi v3 is rated at only 5 amps. I’m in Australia so will search online for the Hypex modules you’ve mentioned. Other possibilities available locally here could include the Yamaha WXA 50 which uses an ICE power module, or an entry level class AB amp such as the NAD C316 Bee V2, or the Cambridge AXA 35. The NAD in particular, even though rated at 40 watts continuous, is capable of some 80 watt instant peaks from NADs info, so potentially a better solution to deal with sudden large transients in movies than a class d chip Amp like the smsl or Fosi v3. Even so I would prefer Class D from Hypex or ICE power if possible. Do the Hypex modules you mentioned come in a finished box ready to use or is there some DIY process still involved? The specs sound perfect. Many thanks.
@RagnetulCarpatilor
Жыл бұрын
@@Pisceanboi The Hypex modules come either assembled from various sources or you can assemble one yourself if you are more tech savvy. For Australia there was March Audio who sold assembled NC252MP modules, but I don't think he does anymore. If you want the whole market overview just do a Google search with the following "Audio Science Review Hypex Ncore NC252MP market overview", keep in mind that the list hasn't been updated in the last year. The best value offering would be from Audiophonics in France, you can also deduct the VAT from its price so you end up paying only Australian VAT. Ice power is good, so are the class AB amps, but the Hypex is much better. It measures just as well as other manufacturers flagship amps, for example the A-S3200 from Yamaha, in some aspects it even betters that, mainly intermodulation distortion and load invariability. For the 570€ I paid for mine I'm confident there is nothing at this price which would provide better sound.
@ginom407
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a Shootout with the Emotiva A-2 Mini. Great Review Randy! 👍👍👍
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
working on some comparisons right now. unfortunately, I don't have the A2 mini here at the house.
@pushslice
Жыл бұрын
“A2M” is such a clutch model name lmao… I almost want to buy one just for that.
@Hawkeye242
9 ай бұрын
Hey Randy, love your content. You are probably aware but smsl release the ao200 mkii which is very similar to the al200 but can connect a sub. It doesn’t have the headphone amp though.
@tdw1982
10 ай бұрын
Great product.. but returned mine for the AO300.
@dcrnoodle
Жыл бұрын
Randie!! Treated myself to fosi v3 to pre amp 2 speakers in my 7.2.4 set up ….at 150watt per channel is worth powering the fronts (wharfdale evo 4) and let the avr spread the power to the surrounds ?? Or power the rear heights ( wharfdale diamond 9 book shelf speakers) ?????
@silkhead44
Жыл бұрын
if you have a good DAC already...go for the SMSL A300...same wattage and sounds great as well
@leodesforges161
Жыл бұрын
The a300 is amazing. I just ordered a second one for monoblock time.
@shaunyweaver1144
Жыл бұрын
@@leodesforges161Full love or money I could not get them into btl mode, so I ran them independently . Let me know if you manage it .
@kenanderson2216
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes people confuse FAMOUS musicians with GREAT musicians.
@bradrapp3697
Жыл бұрын
And favorite with best.
@garymcguire9463
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your support!
@NeilBlanchard
Жыл бұрын
The speaker binding posts look to be much larger/better than on most small amps? That and the internal power supply (probably a switch mode unit?) make it much more attractive.
@jaredpmoser
Жыл бұрын
Big Question is it better than Emotiva BasX A2m as that is A/B. Would love to see contrast and compare between these as they are both now $275
@ryanschipp8513
Жыл бұрын
Randy?
@johnreeves4526
Жыл бұрын
Was wondrering the same
@andreygolovchenko
Жыл бұрын
@cheapaudioman or anyone else - How does it compare to a bit pricier Cambridge Audio CXA61 or CXA81 (an amp only using RCA inputs)? I am listening to vocals and classical music at usually low volume. Speakers - LS500 meta. Thanks.
@Insanity_Crow
Жыл бұрын
I currently have a set of JBL Studio 530s hooked up to an NAD 326Bee amp. It sounds a little dark to my taste, muffled ish. I also don't have a DAC or bluetooth being an older analog amp. Would this be an upgrade or would I need to spend more since my unit is already supposedly quite nice?
@34332
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you'll benefit from a more analytical or 'neutral' amp, as the 326Bee low frequency emphasis affects tonal neutrality (bleeds into mids). Owned one and it provides oomph, although not the most accurate in the bass department and/or refinement (this is what you're hearing). That said, the 530 isn't the easiest to drive (low sensitivity) and will clear up fast with better power. I think this will be a great upgrade.
@paulcsaszar5824
2 ай бұрын
I just ordered the smsl a300 let's what's it's about I know it will never come close to 56 pound Chinese made dussun amp 150 watt in 8 ohms 300 in 4 ohms that took a crap on me after 23 years I don't blame it hopefully it will surprise me my diy speakers are a 4 ohm load and they hammer down hard close to a 100 db in my room with the setup I had we'll see.
@gusgusnft8231
Жыл бұрын
I see lots of finger prints 😮
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
yeah.... gross
@jaredpmoser
Жыл бұрын
Love SMSL displays however have not found one I need yet.
@shinjari
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in depth review @cheapaudioman. What are your thoughts on this versus the SMSL A300?
@jimrumble4740
Жыл бұрын
I have the Bluesound Powernode and wonder how the SMSL AL200 amp compares to the amp in the Powernode? I have been thinking of selling the Powernode and replacing it with separate amp, DAC, and using the Wiim Mini instead. Any thoughts?
@RagnetulCarpatilor
Жыл бұрын
I don't know how good the amp in the Powernode is, but the Infineon chip in this SMSL is pretty weak, reaching 0.1% THD for high frequencies.
@valentinvalentin8916
10 ай бұрын
I m in the same situation like you, did you buyed? I ordered just now, i will see how it s sounds compare to the powernode
@eddents
Жыл бұрын
Thank-you for putting the Prime audio deals on our radar this week Randy! Saved nicely on a Wiim Pro. YAMOA !
@alexw890
Жыл бұрын
Lots of great class D options lately. I like it. I’m gonna try that Roger’s one.
@mickshrimpton6494
Жыл бұрын
Just got one. Sounds terrific (bluetooth sounds great, too). Drives my 6ohm bookshelves flawlessly. I've been waiting for a good, small class D with a true sub-out, and this is it!
@wiebl5266
Жыл бұрын
Flawless? Hyperbolic for sure
@cfrazier1977
Жыл бұрын
To bad it does not have a sub out, then it would really be flawless
@No_Limits_411
6 ай бұрын
It's easy to connect a sub to it
@djl8710
Жыл бұрын
Anybody got around 260 bucks I can borrow till I get paid?
@adrianoargenziano3103
3 ай бұрын
Vedo che molti scrivono che sarebbe perfetto con un uscita subwoofer. Per me che non amo i subwoofer e' perfetto.
@bpalpha
Жыл бұрын
No sub out. 😔 Stuck with subs featuring a high level input pass through.
@mrg21659
Жыл бұрын
I have the smsl AO 200 great amp .it stands up to my quad and haffler amps do 🙏🙏
@kristofdeak1030
Жыл бұрын
Which Quad?
@mrg21659
Жыл бұрын
@@kristofdeak1030 33 and 405-2 🙏
@lev_anni
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for video! Can you tell is anything there with the same functionality but with bigger LCD and maybe with SUB out? thanks
@sonarbliss
Жыл бұрын
I bought the loxjie last year because of the sub out.. It's hard to find a good, simple and small product like the smsl with a sub out.
@neilhutchison222
Жыл бұрын
I just spent £260 on a bong
@spamcan9208
Жыл бұрын
lmao, must be one hell of a bong
@johnh3476
Жыл бұрын
Better spent in this case.
@supercompooper
Жыл бұрын
This is tremendous
@martinmiller7623
Жыл бұрын
Party on don’t spill the water on the Persian rug Garth.
@Audiodreamer192-24
Жыл бұрын
Better investment 🥴😶🌫️💨💨💨
@PMantle
Жыл бұрын
I found it on Amazon today.
@wric01
Жыл бұрын
All in one deck that all geeks with desktop/laptop computers need to have.
@Farazao
Жыл бұрын
Honest question: do you think it rivals something like a cambridge audio axa35? I'm trying to cut some costs to make a nice system. I'm thinking about using a pair of KEF Q350.
@progqueen6219
Жыл бұрын
Q350 are wonderful speakers, but need a lot of power. I don't think axa 35 will be enough for them. I have a Topping PA3 (unbalanced version) for my Q350, and that's not enough. I put a Schiit Magni EMI headphone amp in the chain and that help a bit. I've now bought the FosiAudio V3 with 48V 5A power supply, and I hope that will finaly be enough. Picking it up in a few days.
@Farazao
Жыл бұрын
@@progqueen6219 that's helpful information, thanks! How big is your room?
@progqueen6219
Жыл бұрын
@@Farazao Not big, about 29m2 (4mx7,2m). What I like most about these speakers is that when they're toed in properly, they fill my room. Extreme toe in worked best in my room, so don't be afraid to play around with it. I'll update you on how the amp worked, once I have it.
@louisdefunes8952
Жыл бұрын
coffee? 🍺🤪...
@scottlowell493
Жыл бұрын
Flawless AMP! Consumer wins! MUSICALITY! You just read that in the Mortal Kombat announcers voice.
@timwillis1260
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great - question: can I use Bluetooth 5.0 headphones with this? thx..love the channel btw!!!!
@richardfrankel6102
Жыл бұрын
Randy, I listen to a lot of acoustic and Classical Music. Is there any depth to the soundstage on this amp? Any sense of tonal beauty?
@tipok1929
5 ай бұрын
Hi! Please tell me, is there any background noise in the speakers in standby mode? Before that, I had an SMSL AO200, and after switching to standby mode, there was a background in the speakers.
@pb871
Жыл бұрын
It is listed on Amazon (US) but showing out of stock. No reviews either so perhaps the listing has been put up in anticipation of getting first stocks?
@PRCVasconcelos
4 ай бұрын
@cheapaudioman Just a question... You can do 2x speed youtube audio with 768khz over usb?
@donphillips3720
Жыл бұрын
Love your show awesome 😊
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@hifiman4562
Жыл бұрын
The link says "Intergrated". 😅 No regerts!
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks for the backup on that one. I misspell stuff all the time
@michaelhead4387
Жыл бұрын
Minus price...thoughts on it vs Yamaha as701/as801? Say if blind testing. You prefer this sound?
@jorgenudvang3507
8 ай бұрын
Am I right in thinking that the AO300 is the same amp with sub out and HDMI added?
@syrophenikan
Жыл бұрын
I was but a click away from buying this, then saw that it didn’t have a dedicated sub-out. How do you not have a sub-out? Guess I’ll keep searching.
@pushslice
Жыл бұрын
Purely on basis of SQ, this or the Fosi v3?
@andreygolovchenko
Жыл бұрын
@cheapaudioman or anyone else - Would you use it to amplify signal from Guarstard A26? I am listening to vocals and classical music at usually low volume. Speakers - LS500 meta. Thanks.
@59seank
Жыл бұрын
Randy, are there special instructions for attaching a subwoofer to the speaker outputs? I've heard that Class D amplifiers will destroy the input on the subwoofer unless you wire it correctly.
@SqueamishPuppet
Жыл бұрын
You'd need something like a high-level converter. I've used them in car audio before to tap into the speaker level outputs to an rca output. You cannot wire speaker outputs straight to rca without a converter.
@cheapaudioman
Жыл бұрын
There’s no load from a powered sub using speaker level inputs. You don’t need any converter. You just run a line from you speaker outs to the speaker level inputs on your sub. The sub is just grabbing a signal. Just positive to positive. Negative to negative. Lots of subs have speaker level inputs.
@SqueamishPuppet
Жыл бұрын
@cheapaudioman not all subwoofers have speaker level inputs. @59seank didn't specify he had a subwoofer that could do so. My post is also talking about speaker level to RCA, where you WOULD need a converter.
@rand9994
Жыл бұрын
The SMSL A300 has the same amp chip for $60 less and has a high pass filter.
@dwaynelovegrove7637
Жыл бұрын
But does it? I can't find anything on the SMSL website which states what the amp chip is in the A300, it just says "Infineon's new amp chip". Is it truly the MA5332MS?
@rand9994
Жыл бұрын
@@dwaynelovegrove7637 The MA5332MS is their newest chip and the power specs match. Amazon shows as that chip and there's a thread on Audio Science Review that points to it also from a source. I've owned it and personally prefer the sound of the Infineon MA12070 in the AO200. The AO200 doesn't have a highpass filter, but I don't use one anyway.
@allenmacias4721
5 ай бұрын
I have a Fluance rt85 and Schiit Mani 2 pre amp. I am planning to buy Emotiva b2 speakers. Will this amp be enough for my setup
@dlloyd6300
Жыл бұрын
Oh man what a miss to not have a sub out!!!!!!!!!!!
@ilanspiro1645
Жыл бұрын
Hi :) Do you think it can handle a big floor stander with 7 drivers (3 of them are 8inch midbas woofers)? The speakers are easy 4ohms at 96db sensitivity. Room is relatively small and listening position is around 2.5meters from the speakers. P.s Can it also accept an external dac? Cheers and thanks Ilan from Israel;)
@ollejzon2367
Жыл бұрын
Hey Randy, would this amp be a good match with the Polk R200? And is the dac as good as a seperate dac for 100 usd? Keep up the good work!
@KimmoJaskari
Жыл бұрын
Lack of sub out with highpass kills it for me. Or at least severely wounds it.
@rand9994
Жыл бұрын
Look at the SMSL A300. Has high pass and same amp chip.
@KimmoJaskari
Жыл бұрын
@@rand9994 Good tip. I might just go with that one. A bit annoyed it lacks digital in instead, but I can live with that.
@rand9994
Жыл бұрын
@@KimmoJaskari it does have USB, but no info on the DAC. It can also be bridged mono if you want to add another. You could also look at the Sabaj A30A. Different amp chip but has more connections.
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