Tosicam T200W Stereo Amplifier – A Blogs & Little Things Review

But after some testing and listening, it’s not all bad news here. It isn’t perfect, but is it useful? Let’s jump into the review!

Listening Setup

• DAC – SMSL DO300
• Speakers – Jamo S 803
• Interconnects – AudioQuest

Sample Music

• The Browning – Fearless Jonny Mcbee Remix
• PVRIS – White Noise
• City of Lions – Here is Love

Unboxing the unit was nothing out of the ordinary. I liked how the box actually had artwork on it compared to many other brands that ship their units in a plain white box. The T200W is a great red color, with a hint of speckled metal flake. But that’s where the exterior pros end, the front is very 90s Knight Rider on the front and the rear connections are very cramped. Yes, it’s one of the most compact amps I’ve tested to date, but the five-way binding posts could be a little further apart. It feels solid but light in weight. The case is all metal so that’s something. The power supply is large, nearly double the size of the unit itself.

On the front of the T200W, there are treble, bass, and volume knobs. All work fine, but the volume knob is very sensitive; turn it slowly as it ramps up the volume far faster than you think. The one major annoyance is that the red light on the front flashes when not in Bluetooth mode, so using it on a desktop is awkward and annoying. When it’s in Bluetooth mode the light is solid red and fine. Honestly, it’s not a Hi-Fi product. But with a couple of speakers inside the house or even two outdoor speakers in Bluetooth mode, it would be great. It’s so small that hiding it would be easy and the annoying red light wouldn’t be an issue. I highly recommend NOT putting it on your desktop.

So how does it sound? This really will make or break this model as it is so cheap, but if it sounds bad then what’s the point? I listened to it on my usual setup and honestly, it wasn’t bad at all. The only negatives are that the highs were a bit sharp and tingly, while the bass seemed absent. Otherwise, I was quite surprised that it sounded as good as it did for being less than $50. For use with background speakers like in-ceiling, a pair of small bookshelves, or even outdoor speakers, this amp will do the job perfectly. I was impressed; while it’s not Hi-Fi, it’s definitely a competent component that I will be using myself. For the money, and with Bluetooth, it’s a great solution product.

While the Tosicam T200W has its shortcomings, it still does the job well as an affordable little amp with Bluetooth and doesn’t sound bad at all. As of this writing, the price is just $39 which only sweetens the deal. I think I will be using one for my future garage audio upgrade as I can easily hide it and pair it with some in-ceiling speakers. It’s not perfect, but for $39 it has a lot of positives, and that makes it hard to beat for the price.