Better Than You Think! SMSL PA40 & C200 Pro Review (vs Fosi, Aiyima & NAD)

🔴 FOR MORE INFO ⬇️ 🎶 SMSL PA40 Review – Can a €139 Class D Amp Really Compete? 🔥 In today’s video, we take a deep dive into the brand-new SMSL PA40, a compact and affordable Class D integrated amplifier with a built-in power supply, sleek metal design, and surprising performance. I tested it with a range of speakers including the Buchardt S400 MKII, Q Acoustics 5040, Focal Aria Evo X1, Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2, and even the demanding Magnepan LRS+. You’ll also see comparisons with Fosi V3 Mono, Aiyima A80, and my reference NAD C399. Is this the new budget king of Class D? Or is it better to save for something else? Watch and find out. Full impressions, tests, and comparisons inside! 💬 Let me know in the comments: Have you tried the PA40 or similar amps? What speakers are you pairing them with? 👍 Like if you enjoyed this review 🔔 Subscribe for more honest and in-depth audio gear reviews 🎵 Support the channel on Patreon for lossless demo comparisons and behind-the-scenes content! Disclaimer: Aoshida Audio sent me the PA40 unit free of charge in exchange for my honest review. This video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own. 🔗 Get the SMSL C200 Pro here (affiliate): https://amzn.to/4nD7c47 🛠️ Quick Update: SMSL kindly sent me a second PA40 unit to check the remote control issue I experienced. I can now confirm the problem was specific to my original unit, the remote works perfectly with the new one. 👍 📦 Full gear used in this review: 🎧 Speakers: Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 https://youtu.be/7b5IkcOQkUk 🎧 Focal Aria Evo X1 https://youtu.be/06u-MIu1qy8 🎧 Buchardt S400 MKII https://youtu.be/bA3KwkFw7Mk 🎧 Q Acoustics 5040 https://youtu.be/s-t7_MKjEUg 🔊 Streamer: WiiM Pro Plus https://youtu.be/PIYNSZfyoI0 💽 DAC: SPL Diamond https://youtu.be/tbSEHf-qDcs 🔊 Aiyima A80 https://youtu.be/MXlhz7F4srw 📕 Chapters: ⏩ Use the chapter markers to jump to any section of the review! 00:00 – Intro & Budget Class D Market 01:08 – Design, Build & Features 01:56 – Remote, Menu & Usability 03:08 – Internal Power Supply & Construction 03:55 – Specs & Power Output 04:21 – System & Speaker Pairings 05:22 – Sound Impressions 06:35 – Tonal Character & Volume Performance 07:55 – With LRS+ 08:27 – Comparison: Fosi Audio V3 Mono 09:32 – Comparison: Aiyima A80 09:50 – Comparison: NAD C399 (Reference Amp) 10:44 – Pros & Cons 11:04 – Final Thoughts & Recommendation Recommended Hi-Fi Gears: 🏷EVERSOLO DMP-A6 https://amzn.to/4jzpNMw 🏷Fosi Audio V3 https://amzn.to/46sLYNj 🏷WiiM Pro Plus https://amzn.to/45s0Vhj Recommended Turntable & Accessories: 🏷Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO https://amzn.to/4jydZKq 🏷Ortofon 2M Blue MM Phonohttps://amzn.to/3PSEgFE Recommended Integrated Amp: 🏷YAMAHA A-S701https://amzn.to/40PHMqy 🏷Cambridge Audio CXA81https://amzn.to/459C028 🏷Musical Fidelity - M3si https://amzn.to/45ahE8P Recommended Subwoofer: 🏷SVS 3000 Subwoofer https://amzn.to/45yFqvx 🏷SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer 🏷https://amzn.to/3Fov32t 🏷KEF KC62 https://amzn.to/42FdA2C Recommended Headphone AMP: 🏷Fi xDSD Gryphon https://amzn.to/45qD2qw 🏷iFi Hip-dac3 https://amzn.to/40Q0zSJ 🏷iFi Hip-dac2 https://amzn.to/3FioqyU Recommended Headphones: 🏷MEZE AUDIO 105 AER https://amzn.to/40T0nlC 🏷Sennheiser HD 660S2 https://amzn.to/3EUfcJ0 🏷Focal Elegia https://amzn.to/3rxSd3i 🏷HIFIMAN Arya Stealth https://amzn.to/3REZhpy 🏷MEZE AUDIO 109 Pro https://amzn.to/3tvbKSx Recommended BLU-RAY Concert: 🏷Hans Zimmer Live in Prague [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/4d9InaJ 🏷David Gilmour Live At Pompeii [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/4aPrGjo 🏷Stevie Wonder Live at Last [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/4aOnrV3 🏷Eric Clapton - The Lady in the Balcony [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/4beWdah 🏷John Williams in Vienna [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/4bbMK3q 🏷B.B. King Live at Montreux 1993 [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/3Qil4Ss 🏷Norah Jones Live At Ronnie Scott's [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/3W9I2il 🏷Foo Fighters - Live At Wembley Stadium [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/3UBxFTq 🏷Gregory Porter: Live in Berlin [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/49VqJ7I 🏷Jeff Beck: Performing This Week [Blu-ray] https://amzn.to/3Qk8nX5 As an Amazon Affiliate I receive a profit from purchases, for you prices will remain unchanged while for me will come a small contribution that will help the channel grow! Thank you:) If you'd like to support me in continuing to make these videos, here are some things you can do! 👍🏽Like, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell. And share! 🙋🏾‍♂️Support the Channel and my Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mad_audio_o... #amplifier #audiophile #madaudio