Integrated Amp Reviews

Exposure Electronics XM5 integrated amplifier Specifications

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Description: Solid-state integrated amplifier. Analog inputs: 1 line-level with adjustable level (RCA), 1 line-level with fixed level (RCA), 1 MM phono (RCA). Digital inputs: 4 S/PDIF (2 BNC, 2 TosLink), 1 USB. Digital resolution: 16–24 bits, 32–192kHz (S/PDIF); 16–24 bits, 44.1–192kHz plus DSD64 (DoP) (USB). Preamplifier gain: 12dB. Preamplifier input impedance: 14k ohms (line-level, adjustable), 12k ohms (line-level, fixed), 47k ohms (phono). Preamplifier THD: 0.002% at 1kHz, 1V. Power amplifier: Output power (1kHz): 60Wpc into 8 ohms (17.8dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB. THD: 0.01% at 1kHz, rated power.
Dimensions: 8.6" (218mm) W by 3.5" (89mm) H by 14.3" (363mm) D. Weight: 11 lb (5kg).
Finishes: Black, Silver.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 0000099HC.
Price: $1795. Approximate number of dealers: 12. Warranty: 3 years.
Manufacturer: Exposure Electronics, Unit 18, Winston Business Centre, 43 Chartwell Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TU, England, UK. Tel: (44) 1273-423877. Web: www.exposurehifi.com. US distributor: Fidelis Music Systems, 460 Amherst Street (Route 101A), Nashua, NH 03063. Tel: (603) 880-4434. Fax: (603) 880-4433. Web: www.fidelisav.com.

COMPANY INFO
Exposure Electronics
US distributor: Fidelis Music Systems
460 Amherst Street (Route 101A)
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 880-4434
www.fidelisav.com
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Bogolu Haranath's picture
Submitted by Bogolu Haranath on May 21, 2019 - 11:41am

Denon PMA-1600NE ($1,599) integrated amp would be a good comparison :-) .........

Ortofan's picture
Submitted by Ortofan on May 21, 2019 - 2:49pm

... 60W output rating, one could just as well compare it to the $600 Denon PMA-800NE and/or the $700 Marantz PM7005.

Bogolu Haranath's picture
Submitted by Bogolu Haranath on May 21, 2019 - 7:20pm

Denon and Marantz units also have tone controls ..... if such things matter :-) .......

Bogolu Haranath's picture
Submitted by Bogolu Haranath on May 23, 2019 - 8:38am

Those tone controls are centered at 100Hz and 10KHz ....... Most of the listeners seem to prefer those types of tone controls :-) .........

ok's picture
Submitted by ok on May 22, 2019 - 12:36pm

..beautiful introduction!

ednazarko's picture
Submitted by ednazarko on May 22, 2019 - 12:50pm

Yet another component review where the enthusiasm is dependent on the right combination, where a different combination of perfectly good components isn't as good as a different combination.

The differences in the review between being hooked to the Altecs versus the deVores is striking. This little box went from just OK to enjoyable, by switching speakers. That's my greatest sadness about the current trends in audio retailing. There are fewer. Those that exist have stripped their lines down to a few manufacturers. That stripped down inventory definitely has its negatives. I've heard some speakers that I know are fantastic (given the right sources and amps) that sounded dull and flat, because the retailer's limited palette of options didn't match well with them.

Putting a system together, where the components all play well with each other, is now down to guesswork.

My best sounding system is one I got almost 20 years ago... when I could select from and test several different speakers and integrated amps, and then test a few different speaker cabling options. Over the course of a few days, I found a harmonious combination. When the integrated had to go for repair and I had a substitute in the system, suddenly I hated the speakers. When the integrated went up in a spectacular show of flames, I went through a half dozen different units (on 30 day trial, and each time I felt vaguely guilty about the return) to find the one that worked with the system.

I suspect this is a problem limited to the affordable range, and not the very high end.

Juhazi's picture
Submitted by Juhazi on May 23, 2019 - 7:37am

Yes it seem pretty much to be the audiophile trend to leave tone controls away. The user is forced to a mouse's wheel of buying new speakers, players, amps, speakers, players, amps etc. ad infinitum! Makes sellers and some manufacturers happy...

musicislife's picture
Submitted by musicislife on May 25, 2019 - 5:38pm

I have this XM5 amp, and I love it with the setup I have. I totally agree with your review on it.

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