SMSL AO300 Desktop Speaker Amplifier - All Music Included

[@Baboya]

Was just looking at the AO300. Gonna use your link now so you get a kick back. Love your reviews!

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Woah, thank you so much, and really happy to help!!

[@audiostuff2947]

Using the AO300 hooked up to Dali Menuet and Optikon 1/MK2 since 6 months and can say, that soundwise this Class D DAC/AMP is a bargain considering the audio market! The minor downside is that you can hear, at least on my purchased item from Audiophonics, some white noise whilst item is turned on without playing music ( from USB / AUX) . From my understanding this issue coms from either internal SMPSU /switching mode power supply or the PCM amplification sections itself. May it be because both are on the same PCB, enclosed in a small housing, or due to not enough high FQ filtering afterwards. And yes I´m using clean deicated power connection.

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Some background white noise is normal for AO300, but i am glad to hear you like it otherwise.

[@hamjabuns]

Is the do400 a big upgrade specially for twice the price? Or is it better to stick with the ao300? Thanks

[@Yiannis2112]

The DO400 is a DAC and headphone amplifier, not a speaker amplifier with a built in DAC.

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Since DO400 has no speaker amplifier part, just dac and headphone amp, it is worth mentioning that DO400 has a much better headphone amplifier and DAC inside for that moeny, but it won't provide the same usability as AO300

[@tessie4204]

Which connection has the best sound quality for speakers? bluetooth or PC USB?

[@AudiophileHeaven]

PC USB always :)

[@tessie4204]

@@AudiophileHeaven I have the SMSL AO300 for 4 months now. It is the best for a small PC desktop setup.

[@AudiophileHeaven]

@@tessie4204 Niiiceee!!

[@akhilvijayan2933]

Hi, could you please tell me the sonicall difference between AO300 with AO200 mk ii? Which one is worth buying in view of the sound quality?

[@AudiophileHeaven]

They are quite similar. Grab the one that has the features you need

[@akhilvijayan2933]

@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you so much, I want the best sound quality, sound stage, and depth. If any alternatives are there in this price category, please let me know Sir 🙏

[@AudiophileHeaven]

@@akhilvijayan2933 For a stereo amp in this price range, I don't think I can recommend anthing else.. AO200MKII is simpler to use and more effective as a stereo AMP, but AO300 is better if you need a DAC, so if you don't have an AMP, ao300 will easily win in value, while if you do have a good DAC, AO200 can save you some money.

[@akhilvijayan2933]

@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you so much.

[@funcionyforma]

@@AudiophileHeaven in term on sound quality of the speaker output, does they have any difference? 0f you cab can get them both for kind of the same price, wich will sound better with speakers?

[@l1stekPiano]

Dears, I wonder if that amp would be enough for Teufel Ultima 40? What do you think? I can't find any info if it fits for "larger" columns. Thanks in advnace for promopt reaction

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Hii, it should be more than enough!

[@l1stekPiano]

@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you a lot for prompt reaction.!

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

The loxjie-a40 is exactly the same but has a phono input.

[@AudiophileHeaven]

I think I may be reviewing the a40 too, so I will be able to compare them in the future

[@SeaUsername]

i love your accent :)

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Thank you so much!

[@vasilistzannetis8286]

Hi, can i use standard banana plugs with the AO200MKII?

[@AudiophileHeaven]

Hii, yes, absolutely, they take standard plugs. If the plugs are really big (had a pair of super large ones from Amazon), you may need to clamp them a bit to fit, but that would be true for all AMPs, but it does take standard plugs.

[@vasilistzannetis8286]

@@AudiophileHeaven Many thanks!!!!

[@tybo971]

I hear the hdmi does not have ARC on this model so your tv cant control the units volume....???

[@AudiophileHeaven]

That is possible, I have not tried it that way to say for sure...

[@alexg9727]

The unit contains an OLED display that will burn in after a few weeks of leaving it on. Just a warning

[@AudiophileHeaven]

I fear this so much that I haven't gotten an OLED TV or Computer display

[@alexg9727]

@@AudiophileHeaven SMSL was kind of enough to offer me a refund because of it. I declined because it still works really well and they gave me a discount

[@alexg9727]

@@AudiophileHeaven just can see 'usb' and some other things burned in there

[@photo_n_art]

No it doesn't have OLED display, you can clearly see that it is backlit and OLED doesn't need backlight

[@alexg9727]

Just dont leave it on long or the display will start to burn

[@AudiophileHeaven]

That is a good point, OLED tends to do that...

[@Amp1tude]

you really sold that shit bro.....

[@AudiophileHeaven]

I hope you'll have lots of fun with it if you decide to go for it! I was not overly enthusiastic about it, because I personally like the sound of AO200MKII more, and AO300's softer tuning is not necessarily in line with my rock and metal, but I do hope my video review will be helpful!

[@Amp1tude]

@@AudiophileHeaven You're doing great. Keep it up. I hope you get more sponsorship in the future.

[@AudiophileHeaven]

@@Amp1tude I am yet to get my first sponsorship, I only make reviews for now. Maybe raid shadow legends will someday want me to add their ads to my videos lol