New SMSL AL200 Intergrated Amplifier

[vrobec]

I got the AL200 before a few weeks. I like it very much. Comparing it to Harman Kardon HK680 it sounds crisper, the imaging is, I think better than HK680 does. The highs are good, the mids too, and I say the bass is very good. On first listening it seems the HK is better in lows, but after a few songs I felt mudier, and not that defined as the AL200. The inbult DAC is also very good, on pair with AK4493 DAC's I have (SU-1, Sanskrit 10thg MKII). The speakers in test are: JBL 4311, L110A and L19A.
I compared it to Marantz 2216, 2230 and Tandberg TR200 too. I think the AL200 wins here again. There are details which I hear on AL200.
I have to say there is a quiet pop when changing inputs, but this is nothing you need to worry about. The playback is flawless.
For this money I can say go for it and you wont be dissapointed. This is the best amp+dac combo right now.
PS: Sorry for my English

 

[dangermouse]

PS: Sorry for my English

No worries. Whoever started the thread can't even spell "Integrated".

 

[Kegemusha]

I got the AL200 before a few weeks. I like it very much. Comparing it to Harman Kardon HK680 it sounds crisper, the imaging is, I think better than HK680 does. The highs are good, the mids too, and I say the bass is very good. On first listening it seems the HK is better in lows, but after a few songs I felt mudier, and not that defined as the AL200. The inbult DAC is also very good, on pair with AK4493 DAC's I have (SU-1, Sanskrit 10thg MKII). The speakers in test are: JBL 4311, L110A and L19A.
I compared it to Marantz 2216, 2230 and Tandberg TR200 too. I think the AL200 wins here again. There are details which I hear on AL200.
I have to say there is a quiet pop when changing inputs, but this is nothing you need to worry about. The playback is flawless.
For this money I can say go for it and you wont be dissapointed. This is the best amp+dac combo right now.
PS: Sorry for my English

Thanks for the input, I want o buy this or the loxjie A40, but there is not much reviews on that A40. Is only for desktop.

 

[vrobec]

My SMSL AL200 stopped working today. We are listening web radio when it became quiet. I tried all the inputs and unfortunately no sound. I bought this unit on 12th november 2023.

 

[tc2007]

That sucks. Hope you get a replacement under warranty.

 

[vrobec]

That sucks. Hope you get a replacement under warranty.

I contacted hifigo. Will see what they say. Warranty is 1 year according to their website.