Hi Tony, it was a pleasure talking with you today, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for high end audio and music. I look forward to sharing this journey of rediscovery with you. kindest regards Donnie
Indeed Donnie and I with you! It will be great to see you up and running again. You’ll play all the tunes that pop into your head all over again! Get some sort of streaming attached… great for nostalgia!
Get in, 400 sub yay. I own mostly Exposure gear - 3010S2 Amp /CD Player/Dac/ XM3 Phono stage. I am streaming through Cambridge Audio. And the analogue side is AT33PTG/II Rega RP6 with nothing left to mod on it. But the star of my set up is the Exposure 3010S2 Amp it doesn't have to be driven hard for it to sing and it's very natural sounding, case in point if i am streaming something that has people talking and someone enters my listening space when they are leaving the room they will sometimes turn around and say what did you say, now that is natural sounding. looking forward to your future Exposure videos cheers pal.
Fantastic! Thanks! Glad you liked it and really pleased you got what I meant…. You have a nice set up there… must be most satisfying thinking of something you’ve not heard in years when you’re sat with a drink in your hand and hearing stuff in it that you never heard before!
@@phonostageaudio4819 Oh yeah it's great, when i listen to old stuff i loved in the past i am forever thinking wow there's other people singing that part where's i thought it was always One voice. Or listening to Zappa i can differentiate between the drummers and continue to follow One drum kit without the sound being swallowed within the mix. I guess that's the difference between hifi and good music reproduction.
The DVD shop analogy...so true! I find that happens when people ask me what music I'm into. Love exposure gear, had the 3510's Granddaddy a Super XX for years and loved every minute with it. Unison Research Secondo is a great Integrated for powerful, dynamic drums. I've owned mine for 10 years. Thanks for the vid Tony, Cheers from Australia !
Hi - It is my pleasure, I l love doing the videos and just wish I had time to do more of it! I remember the Super XX! Stay safe down there and happy listening!
Am new to this channel, thank you. A brit living in New Zealand. I have (had) a 3010S2 ( and CD player) for approx. 10 years. Before that an Exposure XX. Superb. Driving Proac Response D1's. If you are ever in NZ, come and have a listen.
I've always wanted to hear the Spendor s5e speakers. Not particularly relevant except our host mentioned Spendor at one point. Anyone have any experience?
Hej Tony, always nice to see your insightful reviews! What do you think, which brand of floorstanding speakers should be the best match for this amp? Spendor A4/A7? Graham LS6/f? Acoustics Energy AE509? Thanks again, keep a good work!
HI- I think the LS6/f but you should listen really.. There are folk who prefer the Spendor.. I am a fan of Spendor of old and not so much the later ones, though I have not heard them all and have not heard them back to back. One thing to consider is that the AE509 is a lot cheaper and gets great reviews, so if budget is a factor that has to be worth an audition!. But for me - the marriage made in heaven is the LS6/f
Does it have a tape monitor function for the tape loop? so a processor can be plugged into the tape loop enabling you to listen to the output of the processor for whatever input you select. I’m thinking particularly of some form of tone/loudness control for late night low volume listening when I might want to tweak the top and bottom to allow for the fletcher Munson effect.
Eh up Tony. Thanks for the review. What Musical Fidelity is the 3510 better than; you mention this but they have so much in their range. I was half seriously considering adding a Nu Vista 600 to my shortlist for tteat splurge of a lifetime "upgrade" from my Townshend Allegri/Classe CA-101 current amplification ...cheers bud. Please review the 5010 monoblocks some time, they sound like candidates too.
Hi Tony great review love your anyilitics not sure if that’s a word !! I’m in the process off deciding if I should by the dac that can be installed to the 3010 and 3510 ? When you auditioned the 3510 was the dac already installed to the unit and if so do you recommend me on getting the dac? Cheers !
Hi - The DAC wasn't installed. I have heard the DACS that Exposure manufacture, and they are very good, the DAC in the XMCD for instance is very good indeed in comparison. The market has some amazing DACS out there for the money and I wouldn't like to talk you in or out of it - Just be mindful, it is a competitive market and there are lots to choose from - they are all excellent after a certain price point, so it becomes reasonable to go off features and convenience (internal vs. external) as well as sound.
Hello! I got a pair of Spendor D7.2 speakers and a Naim CDx2 at home, just collecting dust. Do you think the 3510 is able to match into a system? /Freddie, Malmo, Sweden
Hello from Canada! Thanks for the impressions. I've got the 3010 pre/mono stack running totem's. I find them a bit underwhelming in the mid bass region however that could be a room mode or maybe my skytowers are hard to drive? Still they are monoblocks lol, maybe I should double up to 4 monos. I am wondering if you know if Exposure will be updating their 5010 series as well? I just got these this past year and had I known about the 3510's I would've waited haha. Sincere thanks!
Hi Tony, thanks for the review, looks like this is the first video review of 3510 on the internet :) Do you have some ideas on how this compares to the one it replaces (3010S2-D)? Thanks, Mantas
Indeed I do. I know a chap who has had both, and he is something of an expert - he has had a 3010S2-D for a long time and then got his hands on one of the first 3510s. I won't use his exact words (it pis.....es on it!) - his general view is that it is considerably better! I have a couple of XM9 mono blocks here. I will add them to the 2510 and then do some comparisons for fun!
@@r423sdex Better! Though there is a school of thought that here is no such thing. I think it is something to do with the philosophy of aesthetics. That it has to do with goals and aspirations and if we were all completely passive… therefore satisfied… then there would be no such thing. Therefore it is a human construct. Anyway he thought it was better.
@@phonostageaudio4819 and what is the result of this comparison? I have the 3010s2D and before the 3010S2 for my second system. My first system is powered by a Simaudio Moon 600iV2 but I'm still in love with my Exposure even if not in the same league, just amazing for it price. I was very impressed by the XM9 too and might buy a pair soon. Thanks for your review by the way.
Thanks for putting this out for us. Would it be better to buy a 3510 vs the 2510 for pairing with Dynaudio special 40, KEF R300 and Buchardth S400 MKII. Any advise here would be appreciated.
Nice one, currently have the Exposure XM5, bought because of space limitations, I now have. Hifi rack and can accommodate full width units. What I am I likely to gain over the XM5 with the the 3510? Speakers are Kef R5 and Ideally I looking for a slightly brighter sound than the XM5. I've had a few Exposure amps over the years the super eight, the super 18 integrated and the 18 monoblocks. Undecided between Exposure and the big Yamaha and Denon. To much choice these days.
Hi Ron… the XM5 is really good but the 3510 is in a different league. I have a 3510, a 2510 and an XM5 on demo and in terms of dynamics, power and stereo spread they are (top to bottom) the 3510, the 2510 and the XM5. That is not to decry any of them but they all have their place. If you are nearby (the demo rooms are in Lancashire), you can try before you buy….
Hello Tony, thank you very much for making such a nice review. I have a pair of Fyne Audio F501 floorstanders with 90dB sensitivity and 8 ohm nominal impedance. Do you think the 3510 will be overkill, or I should go for the 2510? No scope for auditioning. Does it worth spending the extra money on the 3510 for such mid priced speakers?
Hi…. Those are nice speakers! The 3510 wouldn’t be overkill at all… it sounds amazing with LS6s which are not big or particularly powerful. The 2510 does too but there is a qualitative difference commensurate with the price… so it just becomes about preference and budget. The 2510 will sound great… the 3510 more great!!!!
Another channel a British audiophile reviewed both integrateds and it was clear as to what they could do with a particular speaker. Watch his reviews and choose. Both offer a bit something different.
hi about lepy lp 2020a i plugged in correctly turning the volume up i heard a buzzing sound in speakers and the volume kept going off then on when i increased the volume from the amp now one of my speakers has stopped working what caused this before i used the amp i could turn the volume up on the speaker all the way and it was clear sound also could it have been the underpowered power supply that it came with some people recommend a 6amp power supply. i also used presonus eris e4.5 studio monitors 75w with the amp also is using a amplifier with studio monitors dangerous because the studio monitor has a built in amplifier. and the amp is 20w and the speakers are 75w could it be because the speakers are more powerful.
Hi . Powered studio monitors are not supposed to be connected to an amplifier using its speaker outputs. They need to be connected with a line or balanced output only. Most domestic amps have no way of doing this. The Studio monitor inputs are designed to take a line-type output from a mixing desk or a computer. If you did connect your speaker outputs from the amplifier to the active monitors then you would probably fry them… If I have misunderstood then I apologise. Your comment is difficult to read.
What a great question! Well I have both in at the moments and have been doing some tests…: hopefully can fit a bit more listening in at the weekend. Watch this space!
Hello from New York City USA🇺🇸 we are not very familiar with exposure manufacture here in America but I hear they are wonderful products I have a chance to audition 2510 integrated amplifier they’re selling it for $1500 US About £1130 What do you think about it is it worth it PS I have also subscribe to your channel good luck with that👍🙏🏻💪
Thanks Steve. I really like the 2510. It is a pretty dynamic amp. Punchier than the well reviewed XM5 and sharper sounding than the Quad Artera. That’s not to say necessarily better but the nature of the sound is gutsy. I’m a rock’n’roll sort of person so this range really suit me.
What a drab comment… I’d delete it but then it’s important that the minority have a voice. If you have any difficulty understanding any of my ramblings please give me a shout. Always happy to help those in need. Thanks for watching…
@@phonostageaudio4819 I’ve been looking at the Exposure range on you site for about 2 months now and just discovered this vid and your UA-cam channel. Really I’m considering the 3510 Pre with one of their stereo power amps. Would there really be much difference if i went their mono blocks? I’m running Dynaudio Emit 20, which I’d like to upgrade to the Special 40 within the next year.
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Hi Tony, it was a pleasure talking with you today, thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for high end audio and music. I look forward to sharing this journey of rediscovery with you. kindest regards Donnie
Indeed Donnie and I with you! It will be great to see you up and running again. You’ll play all the tunes that pop into your head all over again! Get some sort of streaming attached… great for nostalgia!
Nice down to earth honest review , great to see the dogs contributing 😀👍
Thanks David! Couldn’t do it without ‘em! Happy listening
Get in, 400 sub yay. I own mostly Exposure gear - 3010S2 Amp /CD Player/Dac/ XM3 Phono stage. I am streaming through Cambridge Audio. And the analogue side is AT33PTG/II Rega RP6 with nothing left to mod on it. But the star of my set up is the Exposure 3010S2 Amp it doesn't have to be driven hard for it to sing and it's very natural sounding, case in point if i am streaming something that has people talking and someone enters my listening space when they are leaving the room they will sometimes turn around and say what did you say, now that is natural sounding. looking forward to your future Exposure videos cheers pal.
Fantastic! Thanks! Glad you liked it and really pleased you got what I meant…. You have a nice set up there… must be most satisfying thinking of something you’ve not heard in years when you’re sat with a drink in your hand and hearing stuff in it that you never heard before!
@@phonostageaudio4819 Oh yeah it's great, when i listen to old stuff i loved in the past i am forever thinking wow there's other people singing that part
where's i thought it was always One voice. Or listening to Zappa i can
differentiate between the drummers and continue to follow One drum kit without the sound being swallowed within the mix. I guess that's the difference between hifi and good music reproduction.
"Stereophony" is the word you were looking for. Thanks for the insights.
That’s it!! Thanks very much… Now I should sound a bit more like I know what I’m on about…!
The DVD shop analogy...so true! I find that happens when people ask me
what music I'm into. Love exposure gear, had the 3510's Granddaddy a Super XX
for years and loved every minute with it. Unison Research Secondo is a great
Integrated for powerful, dynamic drums. I've owned mine for 10 years.
Thanks for the vid Tony, Cheers from Australia !
Hi - It is my pleasure, I l love doing the videos and just wish I had time to do more of it! I remember the Super XX! Stay safe down there and happy listening!
Any thoughts on comparison between Exposure 3510 with Rega Elicit Mk5?
Am new to this channel, thank you. A brit living in New Zealand. I have (had) a 3010S2 ( and CD player) for approx. 10 years. Before that an Exposure XX. Superb. Driving Proac Response D1's. If you are ever in NZ, come and have a listen.
Would love to! I can't imagine ever getting that far but who knows! Happy listening to you.. thanks for watching - it's an international community!
Fantastic review, thanks 👍
I've always wanted to hear the Spendor s5e speakers. Not particularly relevant except our host mentioned Spendor at one point. Anyone have any experience?
Hej Tony, always nice to see your insightful reviews! What do you think, which brand of floorstanding speakers should be the best match for this amp? Spendor A4/A7? Graham LS6/f? Acoustics Energy AE509? Thanks again, keep a good work!
HI- I think the LS6/f but you should listen really.. There are folk who prefer the Spendor.. I am a fan of Spendor of old and not so much the later ones, though I have not heard them all and have not heard them back to back. One thing to consider is that the AE509 is a lot cheaper and gets great reviews, so if budget is a factor that has to be worth an audition!. But for me - the marriage made in heaven is the LS6/f
Does it have a tape monitor function for the tape loop? so a processor can be plugged into the tape loop enabling you to listen to the output of the processor for whatever input you select. I’m thinking particularly of some form of tone/loudness control for late night low volume listening when I might want to tweak the top and bottom to allow for the fletcher Munson effect.
Good review, just to be more specific I wondered how amp differed from it's natural competitors namely the Naim XS3 and Hegel H120..?
Eh up Tony. Thanks for the review. What Musical Fidelity is the 3510 better than; you mention this but they have so much in their range. I was half seriously considering adding a Nu Vista 600 to my shortlist for tteat splurge of a lifetime "upgrade" from my Townshend Allegri/Classe CA-101 current amplification
...cheers bud. Please review the 5010 monoblocks some time, they sound like candidates too.
Hi Tony great review love your anyilitics not sure if that’s a word !! I’m in the process off deciding if I should by the dac that can be installed to the 3010 and 3510 ? When you auditioned the 3510 was the dac already installed to the unit and if so do you recommend me on getting the dac? Cheers !
Hi - The DAC wasn't installed. I have heard the DACS that Exposure manufacture, and they are very good, the DAC in the XMCD for instance is very good indeed in comparison. The market has some amazing DACS out there for the money and I wouldn't like to talk you in or out of it - Just be mindful, it is a competitive market and there are lots to choose from - they are all excellent after a certain price point, so it becomes reasonable to go off features and convenience (internal vs. external) as well as sound.
Hello!
I got a pair of Spendor D7.2 speakers and a Naim CDx2 at home, just collecting dust. Do you think the 3510 is able to match into a system? /Freddie, Malmo, Sweden
Hello from Canada! Thanks for the impressions. I've got the 3010 pre/mono stack running totem's. I find them a bit underwhelming in the mid bass region however that could be a room mode or maybe my skytowers are hard to drive? Still they are monoblocks lol, maybe I should double up to 4 monos. I am wondering if you know if Exposure will be updating their 5010 series as well? I just got these this past year and had I known about the 3510's I would've waited haha. Sincere thanks!
Hi Tony, thanks for the review, looks like this is the first video review of 3510 on the internet :)
Do you have some ideas on how this compares to the one it replaces (3010S2-D)?
Thanks,
Mantas
Indeed I do. I know a chap who has had both, and he is something of an expert - he has had a 3010S2-D for a long time and then got his hands on one of the first 3510s. I won't use his exact words (it pis.....es on it!) - his general view is that it is considerably better! I have a couple of XM9 mono blocks here. I will add them to the 2510 and then do some comparisons for fun!
@@phonostageaudio4819 Sounds like a very interesting battle!
@@phonostageaudio4819 better , or different ?
@@r423sdex Better! Though there is a school of thought that here is no such thing. I think it is something to do with the philosophy of aesthetics. That it has to do with goals and aspirations and if we were all completely passive… therefore satisfied… then there would be no such thing. Therefore it is a human construct. Anyway he thought it was better.
@@phonostageaudio4819 and what is the result of this comparison? I have the 3010s2D and before the 3010S2 for my second system. My first system is powered by a Simaudio Moon 600iV2 but I'm still in love with my Exposure even if not in the same league, just amazing for it price. I was very impressed by the XM9 too and might buy a pair soon. Thanks for your review by the way.
Thanks for putting this out for us. Would it be better to buy a 3510 vs the 2510 for pairing with Dynaudio special 40, KEF R300 and Buchardth S400 MKII. Any advise here would be appreciated.
3510 all day long!!!! I really like the 2510 but it is not fair to compare it to the 3510!
Nice one, currently have the Exposure XM5, bought because of space limitations, I now have. Hifi rack and can accommodate full width units. What I am I likely to gain over the XM5 with the the 3510? Speakers are Kef R5 and Ideally I looking for a slightly brighter sound than the XM5. I've had a few Exposure amps over the years the super eight, the super 18 integrated and the 18 monoblocks. Undecided between Exposure and the big Yamaha and Denon.
To much choice these days.
Hi Ron… the XM5 is really good but the 3510 is in a different league. I have a 3510, a 2510 and an XM5 on demo and in terms of dynamics, power and stereo spread they are (top to bottom) the 3510, the 2510 and the XM5. That is not to decry any of them but they all have their place. If you are nearby (the demo rooms are in Lancashire), you can try before you buy….
Hello Tony, thank you very much for making such a nice review. I have a pair of Fyne Audio F501 floorstanders with 90dB sensitivity and 8 ohm nominal impedance. Do you think the 3510 will be overkill, or I should go for the 2510? No scope for auditioning. Does it worth spending the extra money on the 3510 for such mid priced speakers?
Hi…. Those are nice speakers! The 3510 wouldn’t be overkill at all… it sounds amazing with LS6s which are not big or particularly powerful. The 2510 does too but there is a qualitative difference commensurate with the price… so it just becomes about preference and budget. The 2510 will sound great… the 3510 more great!!!!
@@phonostageaudio4819 Thank you very much. I heartily appreciate your effort for replying within such short period.
Another channel a British audiophile reviewed both integrateds and it was clear as to what they could do with a particular speaker. Watch his reviews and choose. Both offer a bit something different.
Would be cool if you reviewed the Graham Slee Majestic DAC
HI - It is on the cards! Planning it now
Exposure 3510 or Rega Aethos?
hi about lepy lp 2020a i plugged in correctly turning the volume up i heard a buzzing sound in speakers and the volume kept going off then on when i increased the volume from the amp now one of my speakers has stopped working what caused this before i used the amp i could turn the volume up on the speaker all the way and it was clear sound also could it have been the underpowered power supply that it came with some people recommend a 6amp power supply. i also used presonus eris e4.5 studio monitors 75w with the amp also is using a amplifier with studio monitors dangerous because the studio monitor has a built in amplifier. and the amp is 20w and the speakers are 75w could it be because the speakers are more powerful.
Hi . Powered studio monitors are not supposed to be connected to an amplifier using its speaker outputs. They need to be connected with a line or balanced output only. Most domestic amps have no way of doing this. The Studio monitor inputs are designed to take a line-type output from a mixing desk or a computer. If you did connect your speaker outputs from the amplifier to the active monitors then you would probably fry them… If I have misunderstood then I apologise. Your comment is difficult to read.
Hello, how does the 3510 compare to the xm9 monoblocks?
What a great question! Well I have both in at the moments and have been doing some tests…: hopefully can fit a bit more listening in at the weekend. Watch this space!
Thank you for your time. I’d appreciate your input on this.
Hello from New York City USA🇺🇸 we are not very familiar with exposure manufacture here in America but I hear they are wonderful products I have a chance to audition 2510 integrated amplifier they’re selling it for $1500 US About £1130 What do you think about it is it worth it PS I have also subscribe to your channel good luck with that👍🙏🏻💪
Thanks Steve. I really like the 2510. It is a pretty dynamic amp. Punchier than the well reviewed XM5 and sharper sounding than the Quad Artera. That’s not to say necessarily better but the nature of the sound is gutsy. I’m a rock’n’roll sort of person so this range really suit me.
Can you tell me what store you're purchasing through. I'm in Washington DC area but would easily contact your store to purchase one also.
@@michaelgatti3811 Hello Michael they were selling it on audiomart A guy that was near me he offered me to come over and demo the unit in his house 🏠
@@stephencosta6814 thank you
painful to watch... meandering pointless discussion for so much of the time
What a drab comment… I’d delete it but then it’s important that the minority have a voice. If you have any difficulty understanding any of my ramblings please give me a shout. Always happy to help those in need. Thanks for watching…
@@phonostageaudio4819 don't need help...but should've moved on earlier
haha welcome to the hobby
@@phonostageaudio4819 ramble on brother ramble on !
@@phonostageaudio4819 I’ve been looking at the Exposure range on you site for about 2 months now and just discovered this vid and your UA-cam channel. Really I’m considering the 3510 Pre with one of their stereo power amps. Would there really be much difference if i went their mono blocks?
I’m running Dynaudio Emit 20, which I’d like to upgrade to the Special 40 within the next year.