Price Paid:  $1850.00 from Sevenoaks Hifi, Sevenoaks, Kent, England

Summary:
Well, it took ages to choose between the Audiolab 8000S and the Exposure. I found that the level of detail and clarity delivered by the Audiolab were unbeatable. However, after much swapping of components and music styles, I kept coming back to the Exposure RC 25 - it really shone when it came to classical music - the Audiolab sounded cold and uninspiring by comparison.

The levels of warmth and natural realism are unbeatable at the price, and I agree wholeheartedly with the statement that the Exposure works well with Ruark Talisman II's, as that's what I use! They are partnered with hand made DB interconnects (about £300) which are incrediably revealing, and a Pioneer 505 Special Edition CD player, which is a little too bright tonally for this partnership. The only downside to this Amplifier are the aforementioned remote control system, which appears to have a life of its own.

I can forgive the remote control problem, as the amplifier is so well-rounded in all other areas.

Strengths:
Improves with age. Very well-weighted bass, great all-rounder.

Weaknesses:
Dodgy remote control system means that when trying to adjust volume, the input selector moves at random! Also affected by other remotes.

Similar Products Used:
Audiolab 8000S and various Arcam amps

Summary:
I think the Exposure is the most balanced of the current integrated amps. I tried the Audiolab 8000S, which I found had the impact I liked, but lacked the deep bass and was far too bright and dry. The Cyrus amps were very good but too processed sounding for my liking. The Arcam Alpha 10 has a lovely sound, but lacks attack and life.

The Exposure goes amazingly well with Ruarks.

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My system :-
Arcam Alpha 6 CD Player,
Exposure 25 RC,
Ruark Talisman II Loudspeakers.

Strengths:
Very musical, deep bass and well rounded sound, very listenable for long periods.

Weaknesses:
The sound does not have as much impact as the Audiolab or as much detail as a Naim.

Similar Products Used:
Arcam Alpha 10, Audiolab 8000S

Summary:
>Before I had : Pioneer 605/ Cambridge A3 / Arcam @9 / AlchemisT nemesis/
Cyrus III / Audiolab / Densen-100.
THEY DO NOT COST OF COMPARISONS.
Very good amplifier / Classe Audio-151/.
Exposure-25 = The BEST. I ask to trust as the musician.
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transp.- C.E.C.
DAC Arcam box-500
EXPOSURE-25
Monitor Audio PMC-702 mk-II, cables- TransparenT musik link.