Many thanks for the great riff chaps. I have the 3510 integrated with the 3510 mono blocks and the atc scm 40s and it’s a stunning combination. it’s pretty much exactly as you describe. So effortlessly musical and neutral. Thanks again!!
Nice. A very well-chosen combination, sir. And I'm sure Mike is crying into his pint of red wine as he reads this, as our review pair of SCM 40s had to be prized from his cold, clutching hands!
Hearing Mike talking about the Rush tribute band gig in the previous Riff and being a Rush fan myself I went along too and spent a very enjoyable evening listening to brilliant musicians with the added bonus of having a chat with Mike who is as genial and gentlemanly face to face as he is in the Riffs. Yes, he was wearing his self designed 'ting' t-shirt combining modern streaming with a 70's Rush tune. Thanks Mike for chatting to this fellow Rush and Riff fan. I wondered on the drive home how many Naim NAITs and Quad ESL63s would be needed to match the wattage and sound levels at the gig that evening - many more than Exposure 3510 and Yamaha NS1000s.
Hi Dave and Mike, one more question. I am just listening to the 3510 Integrated. (As a test. My speakers Buchardt S400 MKII). I am really impressed. Wow. Could you describe how the sound will change with the Pre/Power combo? Beside the driving ability…. Cannot imagine that I could be even more impressed. Thanks.
I found the front side facia of the Exposure to be an acquired taste, maybe not the love at first sight kind of relationship Mike has with the brand... cool Riff as usual, thanks guys!
Hi Mike & Dave, I am familiar with the Exposure house sound and Tony Brady(formerly founder of Onix) has done a remarkable job for the past 10 years although I believe Exposure Electronics should be more aggressive to expose the Brand to a wider market.The company was bought by a Malaysian around 2005 and fortunately, Exposure stuffs are still manufactured in the UK unlike others who shifted their production to Taiwan or China.Btw, it would be interesting if you could get hold of Magnum amplifiers those which were designed by Colin Wonfor and recently,I had a chance to listen to a vintage Magnum MF250 power amplifier and I was gobsmacked.
Thanks, great comment. We'd love to do a Magnum if I can find one, and I've been trawling eBay for a good Onix OA21 for years. These brands are fascinating 'backwaters' of British hi-fi that are rarely gone down, these days.
Hello Mike and Dave, great review! Thank you. Do you think this combo would be a noticeably upgrade to the Cambridge CXA81 integrated amp? I am very interested in Exposure. I do have the Buchardt S400 MKII speakers. I would like to find an amp which can drive/control them even better. (E.g. the Atoll IN300 is on my list too. I have tested the amp already. Great combination with my S400 MKII.) Thank you in advance.
Hello Dave, thank you so much for answering my question. Although I cannot see your answer here under my first comment. Only received your answer by email via RUclips. Strange. ;)
I had two monos and a preamp from Exposure driving Ruark Equinox back in 2005 (I think). That sounded so good. Thanks a lot for your videos. Regards from Copenhagen
Thanks chaps. Plenty of sockets, no loose feet and some great car references... what's not to like? I guess we will need a gig report from Mike for the Rush tribute band soon - and how did the 'ting' T-shirt go down? Proud to be a HiFi RiffRaffer 😀
@@MrVinylista that's because the fabulous people who watch our channel will say nice things about my brilliant T-shirt, whereas you will just take the piss!
I've nothing to add on the Exposures that hasn't been said by others, but that Rover SD1 looks like a 'bitza'. Moonraker blue on gold V8-S alloys. My only SD1 relic is a set of these wheels in my attic - Rover cheekily copied the design from a Cromodora aftermarket (I think) 4-stud wheel intended for Alfa and Fiat PCDs.
Dangerous territory as we could easily do a series of "Mike and Dave bore the pants off everybody by talking about cars they have owned/currently own" Riff! Mike
Thanks guys, always appreciate your riffs. I've not had the pleasure of hearing Exposure Amps, but if they have a little warmth I'm probably going to like them :) Not looking to replace my Naim 250Dr anytime soon however, but I love to know what's around and so I love it when you guys cover currently available gear as you give me a good oversight of what it will sound like. I'm currently using an Auralic Altair G1, lovely box which improved on my previous Atom, but I'm using that as a preamp directly into the Naim. I'd love your thoughts on the SQ improvements I might get from adding a dedicated pre-amp, though I should add I'm all in on streaming and don't need any other inputs.
Cheers for the vid. I maybe would have liked to hear more on the sound quality, and you had the integrated but failed to do a comparison in sound quality terms. 🤷
Fair point. They both sound superb IMHO, but the real question is whether the pre-power is worth the difference in cash. I would strongly recommend a listen at a decent Exposure dealer to compare the two. The two boxes are definitely beefier and "bigger" sound-wise than the integrated, but they both share similar tonal characteristics which is to be expected. Personally, I love the pre-power combo, and would "splash the cash"! Mike
Thanks Christopher. I had an IA-4 as my reference amp for several years, when I was editing Hi-Fi World 15 years or so ago. A lovely thing that was eventually replaced by a Musical Fidelity AMS35 - another big Class A integrated that I loved. I'll try to call one in so we can do a proper review on it for Riff.
@@MrVinylista Thank you. I’ve still got my Sugden A48B from new & it’s about 30yrs old still going strong. Look forward to seeing what else pops up on Riff.
Sort of, but not quite. The Exposure sound is, I would say, a little creamier and more euphonic than the Marantz sound, which can be a little more tinselly in the upper midband - but it depends on the precise models and so I'm using broad brush strokes here. All the same, they're in the same general ballpark, along with Musical Fidelity.
Ooo. I like the look of the Exposure stuff, although I have never heard any yet but it doesn’t sound like you can go far wrong. Mike will you share your Exposure museum at some point on a future Riff? They are clearly something special. MB BTW, TR7 = awesome. A very underrated design classic.
Hello Mr MB, I was just about to give you a 'thumbs down' but you pulled it back with your last comment! Twenty minutes of pictures of black boxes that look like large satin black biscuit tins, can't wait. ;-)
Thanks, guys, this review informed my purchase of the 3010s2 Pre/Monoblocks this morning. 'Can't wait to get them now. Much as I would like to have supported Exposure and a local bricks and motar store to get the 3510 equivalents, they would have been divorce inducing at £5300 retail! I did as much research as I could and there doesn't seem to be much difference between them, apart from maybe a board upgrade in the Pre-Amp-Old-School engineering at play maybe?
Yes, at the Munich show last week. I think David and I thought we had taken some hallucinogenic drugs, either that or had entered a time machine, when we saw the Nait 50 and the New Musical Fidelity A1. Mike
Great review! Thanks for sharing. I’ve been leaning towards Rogue Audio here in the US where I am, but the Exposure gear seems to check a lot of the boxes that I’m looking for in my next upgrade.
A very synergistic pairing. The ATCs have a typically tonally 'dry' monitor sound, and are very demanding in terms of load driving. The Exposure's subtle warmth makes the ATCs sound less sterile, and it has no trouble at all driving them to high levels. The ATC's infinite baffle loading also helps keep the Exposure's slightly soft bass in check. All in all, they work very nicely together and the Exposure pre/power should be better still.
Hi Dave and Mike, one more question, if ok. Would it make sense to combine the 3510 power amp (not integrated) with my Cambridge CX A81 integrated amp first ( for more power and controll) and buy the 3510 pre later?
It's certainly a possibility, I know the 81 has pre-out, so there won't be any compatibility issues. You would expect a sonic improvement, but I suspect the biggest would be when you add the exposure pre. Mike
Fantastic fun watching you both reviewing great hi-fi love the fact that their discreet looking and like Mike the more boxes the better and like the previous comment and would have liked them even more if like alot of naim pre-amps if the exposure had the upgrade path of a separate PSU
Thanks for this riff. I have never been exposed to an Exposure amp (bad pun if there ever was one..), they never had a good distribution in this country, but I've heard lots of great things from many. Anxiously awaiting you getting your hands on the new MF A1, reportedly almost exactly the same TdP design but with new better components, upgraded power supply and phono stage, putting it against the old one which you have already presented and may be the small Sugden? Is this too much to ask?
Can anyone comment on whether the 3510 integrated & pre power are, in any way, bass light? Will they allow a monitor spkr like the Falcon ls3/5a to sound 'full' at late night listening levels, or does the wick need turning up to snap it / them into focus?
Yes, it's dead easy to do, Exposure provide excellent instructions, takes about 5 minutes and anyone can do it (I know this as that's how long it took me and I'm pretty inept!). Mike
@@mikeyevs If you're not using it, it would be far better off if it went to a good home. My home is a good home, smoke and pet free. I can picture it sitting there at your end with with it's older and more powerful siblings feeling unloved and unwanted. It's sitting there waiting to put a smile on somebody’s face. My face. An amplifier that is not in use is a waste, they are a bit like dogs, they need to be worked and loved. If you make me a good offer I'll take it off your hands and give it a good home and love it. And yes the Fiat X1/9 is by far the best sports car that has ever come out of Italy bar none. The TR7,s were junk, wouldn't have one on mind, let alone my drive. Lol. Give some thought Mike and hopefully your social conscience will kick in and you will come realise that selling it to me is in the best interest of the little old V111.
@@ronlysons6750 I'll nick it from his listening room for you Ron, next time he's slow back from the Hi-Fi Pub - providing you rethink your opinion of TR7s... 🙂
@@MrVinylista Fine car the TR7, Probably the best sports type car ever made. I wish I had one. I have to drive an Honda CRV because my wife likes it? Have a word with for me. He's got that many he wouldn't even miss it. I’ve spent all my working life in the motor and I am celebrating 50 years this year, so I think it,s fair to say I know what I'm talking about when it come to quality cars. And the Triumph TR7 and the Fiat -X1/9 are two of the finest sports cars ever made. They just don't make cars like this anymore. I don't need any interconnects or power leads, just the amp. I mean come on, if he sold me the amp he could that money towards an audiophile fuse. I'm told you can get a fairly good one for about £2000 and a really good one for about £4000. May even be less because he might be able to get the vat back. Now that would be steal. Sounds like a no brainier to me.
Love this channel and the friendship you guys have! We are your loyal "riff-raff."
Many thanks for the great riff chaps. I have the 3510 integrated with the 3510 mono blocks and the atc scm 40s and it’s a stunning combination. it’s pretty much exactly as you describe. So effortlessly musical and neutral. Thanks again!!
Nice. A very well-chosen combination, sir.
And I'm sure Mike is crying into his pint of red wine as he reads this, as our review pair of SCM 40s had to be prized from his cold, clutching hands!
All round to yours! Mike
Thank you gentlemen, another excellent review, and I am so pleased you like the MC board because I have it in my 3510!
It is really rather excellent! Easy to fit too. Mike
Remote controls! Good grief whatever next? Am also enjoying the car analogies. Great channel Mike and David - thank you.
Hearing Mike talking about the Rush tribute band gig in the previous Riff and being a Rush fan myself I went along too and spent a very enjoyable evening listening to brilliant musicians with the added bonus of having a chat with Mike who is as genial and gentlemanly face to face as he is in the Riffs. Yes, he was wearing his self designed 'ting' t-shirt combining modern streaming with a 70's Rush tune.
Thanks Mike for chatting to this fellow Rush and Riff fan. I wondered on the drive home how many Naim NAITs and Quad ESL63s would be needed to match the wattage and sound levels at the gig that evening - many more than Exposure 3510 and Yamaha NS1000s.
Hi Dave and Mike, one more question. I am just listening to the 3510 Integrated. (As a test. My speakers Buchardt S400 MKII). I am really impressed. Wow. Could you describe how the sound will change with the Pre/Power combo? Beside the driving ability…. Cannot imagine that I could be even more impressed. Thanks.
I found the front side facia of the Exposure to be an acquired taste, maybe not the love at first sight kind of relationship Mike has with the brand... cool Riff as usual, thanks guys!
Agreed. I much prefer the 'titanium' finish...👍
You guys are great - keep it coming! I recently picked up a pair of Mission 770’s and your review of those was spot on. I love them!
Absolutely delighted.... they are exceptionally excellent and I miss the pair I had on demo very much.
Back in the shed chaps, lawnmower been shown the door. Another great riff.
Keep them mowing blades sharp.
Hi Mike & Dave, I am familiar with the Exposure house sound and Tony Brady(formerly founder of Onix) has done a remarkable job for the past 10 years although I believe Exposure Electronics should be more aggressive to expose the Brand to a wider market.The company was bought by a Malaysian around 2005 and fortunately, Exposure stuffs are still manufactured in the UK unlike others who shifted their production to Taiwan or China.Btw, it would be interesting if you could get hold of Magnum amplifiers those which were designed by Colin Wonfor and recently,I had a chance to listen to a vintage Magnum MF250 power amplifier and I was gobsmacked.
Thanks, great comment. We'd love to do a Magnum if I can find one, and I've been trawling eBay for a good Onix OA21 for years.
These brands are fascinating 'backwaters' of British hi-fi that are rarely gone down, these days.
Hello Mike and Dave, great review! Thank you. Do you think this combo would be a noticeably upgrade to the Cambridge CXA81 integrated amp? I am very interested in Exposure. I do have the Buchardt S400 MKII speakers. I would like to find an amp which can drive/control them even better. (E.g. the Atoll IN300 is on my list too. I have tested the amp already. Great combination with my S400 MKII.) Thank you in advance.
Hello Dave, thank you so much for answering my question. Although I cannot see your answer here under my first comment. Only received your answer by email via RUclips. Strange. ;)
I had two monos and a preamp from Exposure driving Ruark Equinox back in 2005 (I think). That sounded so good.
Thanks a lot for your videos.
Regards from Copenhagen
Thanks chaps. Plenty of sockets, no loose feet and some great car references... what's not to like?
I guess we will need a gig report from Mike for the Rush tribute band soon - and how did the 'ting' T-shirt go down?
Proud to be a HiFi RiffRaffer 😀
It was brilliant! They were way way better than expected. I will work out a way to attach a T-shirt proof piccie! Mike
@@mikeyevs Thanks for not messaging me with pics from the gig. Looks like the Riff Raff get to see them before me...
@@MrVinylista that's because the fabulous people who watch our channel will say nice things about my brilliant T-shirt, whereas you will just take the piss!
Thanks Geoff. We decided there was too much messing around in the last video, so got an actual review done without it descending into farce.
@@mikeyevs I would never do that.
I've nothing to add on the Exposures that hasn't been said by others, but that Rover SD1 looks like a 'bitza'. Moonraker blue on gold V8-S alloys. My only SD1 relic is a set of these wheels in my attic - Rover cheekily copied the design from a Cromodora aftermarket (I think) 4-stud wheel intended for Alfa and Fiat PCDs.
Love it... forget the Hi-Fi, let's talk about classic British motors from the 70's! Mike
Love the car analogies, very helpful. Keep ‘‘em up.
Dangerous territory as we could easily do a series of "Mike and Dave bore the pants off everybody by talking about cars they have owned/currently own" Riff! Mike
Thanks guys, always appreciate your riffs. I've not had the pleasure of hearing Exposure Amps, but if they have a little warmth I'm probably going to like them :)
Not looking to replace my Naim 250Dr anytime soon however, but I love to know what's around and so I love it when you guys cover currently available gear as you give me a good oversight of what it will sound like.
I'm currently using an Auralic Altair G1, lovely box which improved on my previous Atom, but I'm using that as a preamp directly into the Naim. I'd love your thoughts on the SQ improvements I might get from adding a dedicated pre-amp, though I should add I'm all in on streaming and don't need any other inputs.
Cheers for the vid. I maybe would have liked to hear more on the sound quality, and you had the integrated but failed to do a comparison in sound quality terms. 🤷
Fair point. They both sound superb IMHO, but the real question is whether the pre-power is worth the difference in cash. I would strongly recommend a listen at a decent Exposure dealer to compare the two.
The two boxes are definitely beefier and "bigger" sound-wise than the integrated, but they both share similar tonal characteristics which is to be expected.
Personally, I love the pre-power combo, and would "splash the cash"! Mike
@@mikeyevs ok, great. Cheers Mike. :)
Very good videos. Is the extra cost of the 3510 pre/power amplifier worth it compared to the 3510 integrated amplifier?
Have my 3510 power amp on order. Bi amping with my 3510 integrated and Neat Petite 30’s.
Great riff guys. Wonder when you will review a Sugden amplifier iA4 maybe? I have an exposure phono-stage and it’s great.
Thanks Christopher. I had an IA-4 as my reference amp for several years, when I was editing Hi-Fi World 15 years or so ago. A lovely thing that was eventually replaced by a Musical Fidelity AMS35 - another big Class A integrated that I loved. I'll try to call one in so we can do a proper review on it for Riff.
@@MrVinylista Thank you. I’ve still got my Sugden A48B from new & it’s about 30yrs old still going strong. Look forward to seeing what else pops up on Riff.
Impressive company, every review is very positive. Unfortunately, I don't think they are available in USA. Is the sound similar to Marantz amps?
Sort of, but not quite. The Exposure sound is, I would say, a little creamier and more euphonic than the Marantz sound, which can be a little more tinselly in the upper midband - but it depends on the precise models and so I'm using broad brush strokes here. All the same, they're in the same general ballpark, along with Musical Fidelity.
Ooo. I like the look of the Exposure stuff, although I have never heard any yet but it doesn’t sound like you can go far wrong. Mike will you share your Exposure museum at some point on a future Riff? They are clearly something special. MB
BTW, TR7 = awesome. A very underrated design classic.
Definitely, although I may need to sedate David first. Mike
Hello Mr MB, I was just about to give you a 'thumbs down' but you pulled it back with your last comment!
Twenty minutes of pictures of black boxes that look like large satin black biscuit tins, can't wait. ;-)
Thank you Mike. Easily done for no financial outlay with the first side of your It Bites LP!
🤣
Thanks, guys, this review informed my purchase of the 3010s2 Pre/Monoblocks this morning. 'Can't wait to get them now. Much as I would like to have supported Exposure and a local bricks and motar store to get the 3510 equivalents, they would have been divorce inducing at £5300 retail! I did as much research as I could and there doesn't seem to be much difference between them, apart from maybe a board upgrade in the Pre-Amp-Old-School engineering at play maybe?
Your theme tune reminds me of that song 'Echo Beach'!
Great song, that!
@@MrVinylista definitely.
It has a house sound ! Surely it should be flat from 20hz to 20khz, and I bet its spec will back this up.
All amplifiers will perform as you say but they will all differ slightly in what you hear
Have you guys seen (I assume not heard) the all new Naim Nait 50 integrated yet? Can Mike contain his excitement?? (an INEVITABLE riff, surely!)
Yes, at the Munich show last week. I think David and I thought we had taken some hallucinogenic drugs, either that or had entered a time machine, when we saw the
Nait 50 and the New Musical Fidelity A1. Mike
Never heard them but it must be pretty good. British Audiophile loves Exposure.
Great review! Thanks for sharing. I’ve been leaning towards Rogue Audio here in the US where I am, but the Exposure gear seems to check a lot of the boxes that I’m looking for in my next upgrade.
Yes, it is excellent... I wonder how the pricing compares in the US?
Mike
@@Hi-FiRiff looks like the 3510 pre with MC phono is $3,498 and the power amp is $2,999
Exposure are my favourite amps by a long way. I drive PMC speakers and it's an amazing match.
Couldn't agree more!
You mentioned Exposure 3150 integrated driving ATC SCM40. Can you describe the sound (there is no mention in the original review...). Thank you
A very synergistic pairing. The ATCs have a typically tonally 'dry' monitor sound, and are very demanding in terms of load driving. The Exposure's subtle warmth makes the ATCs sound less sterile, and it has no trouble at all driving them to high levels. The ATC's infinite baffle loading also helps keep the Exposure's slightly soft bass in check. All in all, they work very nicely together and the Exposure pre/power should be better still.
@@MrVinylista Many thanks for your reply. Sometime in the future I will audition Exposure & ATC and ATC SI2-100 integrated amp with ATC SCM19 & 40's
@@Romulus980 Will be interesting to see how the ATC amp compares to the Exposure(s). Do let us know!
Very enjoyable review as always!
how does the 3510 compare with the Rega?
Hi Dave and Mike, one more question, if ok. Would it make sense to combine the 3510 power amp (not integrated) with my Cambridge CX A81 integrated amp first ( for more power and controll) and buy the 3510 pre later?
It's certainly a possibility, I know the 81 has pre-out, so there won't be any compatibility issues.
You would expect a sonic improvement, but I suspect the biggest would be when you add the exposure pre.
Mike
I think you just sold me this combo , best review on the tube
You won't regret it... Top kit!
Mike
@@Hi-FiRiff hmmm , now the new leema pre and power have arrived
These amps are top of my list to demo to drive my new Neat Ekstras.
Great as always 🥳
Fantastic fun watching you both reviewing great hi-fi love the fact that their discreet looking and like Mike the more boxes the better and like the previous comment and would have liked them even more if like alot of naim pre-amps if the exposure had the upgrade path of a separate PSU
I agree completely.... more boxes please! Mike
Thanks for this riff. I have never been exposed to an Exposure amp (bad pun if there ever was one..), they never had a good distribution in this country, but I've heard lots of great things from many. Anxiously awaiting you getting your hands on the new MF A1, reportedly almost exactly the same TdP design but with new better components, upgraded power supply and phono stage, putting it against the old one which you have already presented and may be the small Sugden? Is this too much to ask?
Just got back from Munich, and was able to hear the new MF A1 at its press launch. Reporting on it soon...
Don't get him started on the new A1. Mike
@@mikeyevs lol
Can anyone comment on whether the 3510 integrated & pre power are, in any way, bass light? Will they allow a monitor spkr like the Falcon ls3/5a to sound 'full' at late night listening levels, or does the wick need turning up to snap it / them into focus?
Do you know if the MC phono card can be added afterwards and if it can be installed by me without going back to exposure
Yes, it's dead easy to do, Exposure provide excellent instructions, takes about 5 minutes and anyone can do it (I know this as that's how long it took me and I'm pretty inept!). Mike
Thanks Mike . Ill definitely give it a go . @@Hi-FiRiff
Have you heard the latest Trevor Horn album (echoes), I would be interested to see what you think... Mike
Pre amp should have a Dac as standard.
Depends on your needs. For best sound quality with analogue sources, ideally you don't want a DAC anywhere near the preamp.
Mike, is your V111 the super version. If it is why don't you sell it to me.?
It certainly is!
@@mikeyevs If you're not using it, it would be far better off if it went to a good home. My home is a good home, smoke and pet free.
I can picture it sitting there at your end with with it's older and more powerful siblings feeling unloved and unwanted. It's sitting there waiting to put a smile on somebody’s face. My face.
An amplifier that is not in use is a waste, they are a bit like dogs, they need to be worked and loved.
If you make me a good offer I'll take it off your hands and give it a good home and love it.
And yes the Fiat X1/9 is by far the best sports car that has ever come out of Italy bar none. The TR7,s were junk, wouldn't have one on mind, let alone my drive. Lol.
Give some thought Mike and hopefully your social conscience will kick in and you will come realise that selling it to me is in the best interest of the little old V111.
@@ronlysons6750 I'll nick it from his listening room for you Ron, next time he's slow back from the Hi-Fi Pub - providing you rethink your opinion of TR7s... 🙂
@@MrVinylista Fine car the TR7, Probably the best sports type car ever made. I wish I had one. I have to drive an Honda CRV because my wife likes it? Have a word with for me. He's got that many he wouldn't even miss it. I’ve spent all my working life in the motor and I am celebrating 50 years this year, so I think it,s fair to say I know what I'm talking about when it come to quality cars. And the Triumph TR7 and the Fiat -X1/9 are two of the finest sports cars ever made.
They just don't make cars like this anymore.
I don't need any interconnects or power leads, just the amp.
I mean come on, if he sold me the amp he could that money towards an audiophile fuse. I'm told you can get a fairly good one for about £2000 and a really good one for about £4000. May even be less because he might be able to get the vat back. Now that would be steal.
Sounds like a no brainier to me.
@@ronlysons6750 Beautifully put Ron, thank you.
"Mike... don't hurry back from The Royal Oak!"
No balanced inputs? 😮
Not a deal-breaker at this price, by any means.
Can yous do a review on naim pre power and luxman integrated
Disappointed the pre doesn’t draw it’s power from the power amp (or an external power supply) like the old kit
Fair point! Mike
Not balanced layout, no XLR outputs from the preamp. Doesn’t compare with AudioLab design.