@chpcalzone. No I did not compare the a50i to the X200 and I had a friends a20i here with the X200.
The x200 was the better fit with my speakers (have several sets) and most are easy to drive and the x200 gave me "holographic" "sound stage depth" and all the other cliches. So really it will come down to personal preference and the supporting cast of sources in your chain. I see that @arafiq is mostly a streaming and I am mostly (95%) vinyl spinning.
Call Constantin in Nashville he is a standup guy and will shoot your straight. He has sent me all kind of gear to demo.
https://www.atelier13-usa.com/audio-hungary-qualiton
The x200 was the better fit with my speakers (have several sets) and most are easy to drive and the x200 gave me "holographic" "sound stage depth" and all the other cliches. So really it will come down to personal preference and the supporting cast of sources in your chain. I see that @arafiq is mostly a streaming and I am mostly (95%) vinyl spinning.
Call Constantin in Nashville he is a standup guy and will shoot your straight. He has sent me all kind of gear to demo.
https://www.atelier13-usa.com/audio-hungary-qualiton