Exposure 3510 amplifier and Sugden A21 - comparison and review - includes experiment using tea

[@tonyhamady3756]

I absolutely love my Exposure 3510. It's still better in sound quality than other amps in this price range! Great job from exposure

[@ricstars95]

wmay i know your pairing loudspeaker? and which other amps did you compare it with?

[@sezles1]

Great to see somebody independent stocking equipment he likes himself and reviewing them. Well done Philip. BTW I will be in touch very soon for a Rega planar3 24v conversion..

[@sam66hazmal]

That was really very interesting as my next upgrade will be an amplifier. There’s something special about both Exposure and Sugden with a long tradition of providing leading class products. Thanks for showing both these amplifiers and going into such detail.

[@depechem0demusic]

This is always the channel I look forward too the most for new videos 👍👍

[@christopherfox735]

Great to see these British built amplifiers. I’m a Sugden owner so I’m biased but I do own an Exposure XM phono stage. One thing about Sugden is you have a choice of colours, I do like the colour of the A21 in the video.

[@Roamany-Jones]

You do with Exposure, black or silver 😀

[@Romulus980]

Interesting review and seems honest in opinion. I notice a slight 'dig' at the modern sounds of other 'brand' amps and showed a certain stubborn attitude as to what an amp should contain (or not contain). I liked that a reviewer showed a bit of opinion which was not the usual safe opinions of other reviewers who are scared to frighten off viewers or people in the HiFi business. Well done...!

[@ganck1147]

2 great british amps here. Love british hifi & currently own the LFD which imho is one of the best british amps i have owned.

[@Abyss60]

For having discovered a class A amplifier 4 years ago. I would like to use one. Maybe one day. It is a very pleasant sound ...

[@elkartian]

I'm using a MVL A2+ Integral amplifier I bought new years ago , mainly for all the inputs,it had the SS sound sentinel built in .I just love it , I can connect 2cds a Quad 67 and a Roksan Caspian M2 ,a Philips DCC cassette,a Nakamichi Bx 300E,A Linn Sondek Ittok Audio Tecnica 0c9 through a Musical Fidelity XLps V3 into the line input,also a Zen Blue Bluetooth streamer into the dab input ,and a Mini disc into the sat input.did you ever see or hear one of these amps ?I think it's wonderful, everything sounds fantastic to me ,A shame the company went bust

[@yours_sincerely48]

Exposure drop the Ball when the Ground Terminal is located the other end of RCA connectors. Normally turntables are bundled together for a neater appearance.

[@sound-flies]

Love your review. How would these match with the Fyne f501's? Never mind just got a sugden and sounds awesome

[@vinylrulesok8470]

I used to own a Sugden A21 and it was a lovely amp

[@ivankrga8817]

Any thoughts on comparison between Exposure 3510 with Rega Elicit Mk5?

[@tonyhamady3756]

Does it make sense to integrate the XM9 mono blocks into my 3510 integrated amplifier? I would appreciate an answer. Thx

[@airwindandfire7145]

Hello, I had the Exposure 3510 Int. Amp and now have the Sugden A21 - my biggest problem with 3510 is the soundscape is very poor! Sugden is richer tonality and much ... better soundscape!

[@ricstars95]

your pairing speaker?

[@viincentfonkert2870]

A comparison with the Atoll IN300 would be cool too. Nice review!

[@Sittbone]

I have an Atoll IN300! However, I would also be interested in the comparison.

[@ramblinginmeath4950]

Just wondering how the Sugden compares with the Rega Elicit - with a set of Lintons .? greetings from Ireland Paul

[@ShakyPr0ducti0n]

Did you ever upgrade to the Sugden. As much as like my Elicit R, i find its bright of poorer recordings. I’m thinking the Sugden would be warmer.

[@grungemax]

Thanks mate, very useful video. Would A21s sound signature be present in it's pre-out as well. I'm not sure if it is the pre or power section that gives that tube like feel you talk about.

[@robertgough508]

Dont change your style i prefer natural to slick

[@chicowasp]

Thinking of getting the sugden a21se.Does the heat shorten it,s life .Would be my forever amp ,or what amount years will it last ,with moderate use .Thanks.

[@2023C8HTC]

Great tea review!

[@2023C8HTC]

How does the amps taste and how does the tea sound?

[@Draxlar]

Hegel H120, or Exposure 3510 for the price difference? I will get Wharfedale Lintons (or Elysian 2s, if I like them enough for their price).

[@roa5359]

I really appreciate the comparison and time you have invested in the Video but please, please write a script and put some structure in future reviews. It would make your work far easier to watch. - Put your camera on a tripod and get a better mic. All this costs little but would make a big difference. Thank you and I hope you make more.

[@marklydon435]

so the sugden doubles up as a room heater which is nice currently in the winter.

[@matthewtaylor7355]

They get a little.... The class a heat thing is a legend

[@Roamany-Jones]

I have always loved the look of the Sugden Masterclass series but couldn’t afford it at the time, so bought a customised by Exposure Super XV which like you I agree runs the Sugden pretty close but just lacks the warmth. May have to give you a call for a Sugden/Exposure or Rega amp demo as you seem to have the exact same taste in sound quality as me! PS. Any valve amps In the shop?

[@alexg4284]

So Sugden edges it on sound quality, but exposure more practical?

[@johnshore3095]

What integrated amps for sound quality would you recommend which also allow hdmi switch through for movies (projector) but also good sound for stereo / music? I have an Arcam SR250 which is supposed to be class A up to 28 watts (Arcam call it class G).

[@bt1163]

Sound ?

[@dimachesebastian6407]

Wich combo amp/speakers should be excellent for late night listening?

[@Suaveone1]

Class A amplifiers make excellent tea warmers 👍🙂

[@fanlaz959]

But there the best sounding...

[@kris308100]

Great review. Many thanks. I'm thinking of upgrading my Naim Nait 5si amplifier. I have bought some B AND W 804s speakers and now think my current amp is not fully up to driving them. How in your opinion would the Sugden work with these. How would it compare for example to a Supernait 3?.

[@cheshireaudio]

You’d need something much more capable ...

[@kris308100]

@@cheshireaudio can you expand on this please?. Can you give me some ideas?

[@connorduke4619]

In the next higher range try Luxman (neutral) or Hegel (slightly warm), but make sure they match up with the tweeter of your B&Ws.

[@RF-lz9cd]

Can you review the Rega Elicit R?

[@robmills537]

A very enjoyable video I have a question for you if you don't mind , What cartridge would you recommend for my 1981 Rega planar 3 it runs through a ifi phono stage into a Marantz pm5005 & Mission mx1 . Any advice would be very helpful thanks in advance. Rob.

[@cheshireaudio]

It depends on your budget ... the Audio Technica Vm95 series suit the Rega well, you can choose your level too as they do about five versions of it with various stylus profiles

[@robmills537]

@@cheshireaudio Thank you very much for the advice that was the cartridge I was looking at. Always enjoy your video's found so much good information from them.

[@cheshireaudio]

@@robmills537 Thanks Rob, good of you to say :-)

[@depechem0demusic]

@@robmills537 I’ve just fitted my planar 3 with a Goldring E3 and it sounds like a much more expensive cartridge

[@robmills537]

@@depechem0demusic Hi thanks for that advice I have read good reviews about your cartridge.

[@eazydraw4681]

Nice review , subscribed off the back of it

[@billyboy67321]

Sonneteer Orton is in that price range and a fantastic amp 👍

[@cheshireaudio]

They are great amps .... I have wondered about doing them to be honest

[@jeffmsc]

I have this Sugden and it doesn't drive my Wharfedale Lintons very well. Would you recommend something else, maybe a Rega Elex R?

[@tonyhamady3756]

Exposure 2510 sounds very good with Lintons

[@Benvos]

Is that a diy power strip? Looks neat and tidy so I was interested if it was an item you bought.

[@cheshireaudio]

Its made by a local company call 'Music Works'

[@stephenlegg262]

Hello. I have the A21 se signature amp. I am running Dali Rubicon 2 speakers which are 87 sensitivity. How loud can I play these speakers as I don’t want to break them. Thanks.

[@cheshireaudio]

There is no definitive answer... all amplifiers are capable of blowing speakers .... best way to tell is if you are starting to hear distortion as you turn it up, then you have gone too far... this could be at 1/2 volume with CD as it has quite a high output

[@stephenlegg262]

Many thanks. I try not to play over about 75 dbs.

[@Carl-yx1ww]

Hi . I'm guna need to test them both one at a time. Can I give your shop a call my friend?

[@Soundapple]

Great hands on advise - thanks!

[@EddyTeetree]

Class A/B works only in class A for the fist two-three watts anyway. Either of these made in UK? Also ea doubling of watts ads yes only 3db however we perceive that added dB as double the volume eg 96db will sound twice as loud as 93db at 1 meter. This again changes each meter further at the same value but minus so 96@ 1w/1m becomes 93@ 1w/2m and so forth.

[@ChrisTaylor-dz6nk]

Staxs ear speakers 🔊 😍

[@depechem0demusic]

Don’t Naim do an integrated at the £2000-£2500 mark???

[@cheshireaudio]

Yes, the Nait XS I think ..... I used to be very into Naim, but they seem to have lost the plot over last 10 years or so, they sound quite sterile nowadays ... Naim and Exposure used to be big rivals in the 80s 90s but only Exposure seem to have kept to their purist roots

[@depechem0demusic]

@@cheshireaudio Yes I’m using a Naim uniti 2 at the heart of my system-I know what your saying-their trying to please everyone instead of concentrating on what their good at

[@rustypipe]

@@depechem0demusic I'm using Naim Uniti 2 with Russell K 50s speakers and Q Tellurium Black 2 cables and currently looking to replace the Uniti I would like something smoother especially for listening a vinyl.

[@turbo2288]

IF you could only keep one? which one?

[@cheshireaudio]

I could live with either... both wonderful.. Until the Exposure came along it was an easy answer at this price

[@ricstars95]

​@@cheshireaudiohow does 3510 compare to elicit mk5, sound signature wise?

[@ronlysons6750]

Congrats on the Exposure dealership. Not the most articulate or polished video, but you come across as knowledgable and enthusiastic. A bit like myself lol. I like it. Noticed you had a couple of Exposure mono amps underneath.? How does the 3510 compare to the XM7 and XM9 monos?

[@cheshireaudio]

I haven't directly compared them yet, I suspect there will be quite a bit more scale from Pre/power

[@matthewtaylor7355]

My Mineva 300B amp from China 600GBP....

[@essendon72]

The Exposure 2510 is also amazing. Maybe warmer and easier than the 3510 IMO.

[@dennishusted2434]

I was very interested in the Exposure 2510 but due to a 6 month waitlist here in the US I ended up with a Croft Phono integrated which I have not regretted getting as it is fantastic. I am still curious about the Sugden a21se though.

[@nellopaturzo4811]

Man you talk a lot.