Ed Selley
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@Ed Selley another great review thank you. Would this be a solution for running more power/current hungry speakers like SCM40s do you think?
Entry level at just under 3k seems a little rich of me.
Thanks @Ed Selley which confirms what I was thinking. The Copland is a really special integrated in the £3K bracket and but for my current ATCs, I’d give this a serious audition. I tried the SN3 which worked really and it was a very close call, but after also trying the Aethos and H190 I went for Exposure pre/power.I think that might be borderline as the SCM40 does like to be driven. It's worth a go but, for better or worse, about the lowest powered amp that has really made them sing for me is the Supernait series.
Thanks @Ed Selley for another excellent review - definitely one to consider. As someone who spends a lot of time listening at low to moderate volume I was just wondering how you thought it fared at lower listening levels?
Thank you. I look forward to your review in Hifi Choice. I am always interested in cartridge reviews, especially MM & MI.There will be a review in HiFi Choice and I've covered it with the Mystic and SG-PTA for an upcoming review in HiFi Critic. The short summary is that it's excellent (although, there are now some other seriously talented MMs on the market too). I'm not averse to doing more cartridge reviews here but;
- There has to be some interest in me doing so.
- With the best will in the world, it'll be at a more affordable level than £845.
I would be interested in some MM cart reviews, I'll be looking to change my 2m Bronze next year for something more organic sounding.There will be a review in HiFi Choice and I've covered it with the Mystic and SG-PTA for an upcoming review in HiFi Critic. The short summary is that it's excellent (although, there are now some other seriously talented MMs on the market too). I'm not averse to doing more cartridge reviews here but;
- There has to be some interest in me doing so.
- With the best will in the world, it'll be at a more affordable level than £845.
so this gives a naim supernait 3 and aethos a good run for your money ? (strictly sq speaking)
Can't believe they are still knocking amps out with this major flaw. Not mentioned in the review?Aside from the pot gearing being quite steep (so there's limited fine adjustment at low levels), the performance is every bit as good.
Can't believe they are still knocking amps out with this major flaw. Not mentioned in the review?
Now I have tried the CSA70 vs. CSA100.
When I listen to the CSA100 I listen to find faults. The CSA70 is more engaging and I just listen to the music. I like the CSA70 more than the CSA100 that is also a great amplifier btw.
Interesting point. I love tech but I'm a bit wary of some of the high functional digital products like the NAD M33 and/or Lyngdorf amplifiers versus old school Exposure design amplifiers. I want something to last a few decades if it costs a few thousand pounds and I'm not convinced that some of these digital fascia products will.Now I have tried the CSA70 vs. CSA100.
When I listen to the CSA100 I listen to find faults. The CSA70 is more engaging and I just listen to the music. I like the CSA70 more than the CSA100 that is also a great amplifier btw.
In that case miggyboys, did you consider a Rega Atheos, good old solid british engineering that should last a good few years, and probably better sound than the Exposure you was thinking about.Interesting point. I love tech but I'm a bit wary of some of the high functional digital products like the NAD M33 and/or Lyngdorf amplifiers versus old school Exposure design amplifiers. I want something to last a few decades if it costs a few thousand pounds and I'm not convinced that some of these digital fascia products will.
Kapkirk, nice to hear you insights. I didn't have Rega amps on my shortlist as they're very musical and perhaps add a little extra richness to be so. They're great amps all the same but I prefer a totally neutral sound. Model wise, I think the Rega Elicit MK5 is a closer comparison to the Exposure 3510. Still, worth checking out. Your Denon PMA1600NE is an excellent amp, I remember when it first came out. Hegel and Copland too, all great amps but most annoying when it comes to the number of analogue inputs.In that case miggyboys, did you consider a Rega Atheos, good old solid british engineering that should last a good few years, and probably better sound than the Exposure you was thinking about.
I also considered the Exposure 3510 but I kept hearing it was too neutral (thin) and not warm and rich like the 2510, I do like clarity but not when it sounds too sterile, I like a little warmth.
I currently have a PMA1600NE which I am pretty happy with tbh, and was thinking of upgrading to a Hegel H120 or used H190 but like you am concerned by the amount of complicated circuitry inside, the thing that put me off most was only 2 analog inputs AND I will also be using my Chord 2qute Dac which I absolutely love BTW and have no interest in balanced inputs either, nor do I need onboard streaming as I have my own streamer. The Atheos is definitely in the running for me as soon as I can get a listen.