Exposure 2510 Series

The reviewer hears cleaner leading edges, more apparent decays and a darker, quieter background that exposes small musical nuances. With revealing ProAc speakers, it retrieves fine midrange textures and detail to a degree described as exceptional for its price.

The 2510 is described as only slightly warmer than the Hegel H95, rather than strongly coloured. Its ability to reveal both speaker character and recording quality suggests an even-handed, musically informative presentation.

Compared directly with the Hegel H95, the Exposure is said to sound more dynamic and to deliver greater mid-bass punch. The reviewer also found its usable power sufficient for all but unusually difficult speakers, very large rooms or extreme volumes.

The comparison identifies a little more soundstage depth from the Exposure. Beyond that observation, the review offers limited detail on image focus, width or layering.

The reviewer says the 2510 is not as substantially built as another amplifier recently tested, but finds no cheap plastic in its construction. Folded-aluminium casework, a 6mm anodised-aluminium fascia, and aluminium controls give it a convincingly solid, purposeful finish.

The 2510 includes a built-in MM phono stage, four RCA line inputs, a tape loop and pre-outs for an external power amplifier or active subwoofers. It is sensibly equipped for an analogue-focused system, though the review identifies no digital inputs, streaming functions or headphone provision.

The asking price is not supplied, but the reviewer explicitly calls the 2510 the finest-sounding amplifier heard around its price. That conclusion follows a direct comparison with the Hegel H95 and unusually strong praise for its clarity, detail and drive.