About the Exposure 3510 Integrated

The Exposure 3510 integrated amplifier is for listeners who care about timing, tone and truth. It doesn’t shout for attention. It earns it, by getting the fundamentals right. No gimmicks. No distractions. Just proper hi-fi engineering, beautifully executed — and a distinctive Exposure sound that music lovers return to, night after night.

Refined where it matters

Drawing on design cues from the flagship 5010 series, the 3510 evolves Exposure’s long-running integrated amplifier platform into something leaner, stronger and more articulate. Its rated output of 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms — with the channel separation held above 60dB across the full frequency range — gives it the authority and control to handle demanding loudspeakers with ease.

The result is real hi-fi sound: extended low frequency performance with tuneful bass, sparkling high frequencies and an open mid band that creates genuine space and realism around every recording. This is the distinctive Exposure sound, and it’s immediately recognisable.

You can specify it with an optional moving magnet or moving coil phono stage, or a plug-in DAC board. The modular design keeps things simple and purposeful — nothing included unless it earns its place.

Honest, uncoloured performance

This amplifier isn’t about clever tricks. It’s about balance, grip and musical flow. The 3510 preserves the energy of a live performance and the subtlety of a late-night piano recording, without adding flavour or smoothing things over.

Short signal paths, high-quality capacitors in the signal path and classic Class AB architecture give the 3510 a sound that’s open, confident and composed — even when the volume rises. Dynamic and vivid performance that draws you deeper into your favourite music, not further away from it.

Designed for real systems

With six line inputs, a separate preamplifier output and dual speaker terminals for bi-wiring, the 3510 integrates easily into most systems. Input sensitivity is 250mV, input impedance sits at 17kΩ — carefully chosen to work well with a wide range of sources. There’s a fixed-gain AV input for home cinema use and a front-panel headphone output for private listening without compromise. Connect it to a proper set of speakers and it’s ready in just a few minutes.

The casework is as solid and understated as the sound — thick aluminium casework with an extruded front panel to control resonance and stray electromagnetic fields, and a damped chassis built to minimise interference and maximise longevity.

For listeners who value substance over novelty

If you’ve reached the point where performance matters more than chasing the latest release — where reliability, clarity and musical engagement with your favourite music comes first — the 3510 makes perfect sense. Competitively priced for what it delivers, and backed by a three-year guarantee. Not designed to impress on first glance. Built to satisfy over time.

Integrated amplifier or separates?

The case for a well-designed integrated amplifier over separate preamplifier and stereo power amplifier components is often stronger than it first appears. Combining both stages into a single chassis shortens the signal path, removes an interconnect, and allows the pre amplifier and power amplifier sections to be optimised together rather than independently.

The Exposure 3510 demonstrates what this approach can achieve at a high level. Its power amplifier stage is engineered to a genuine master class standard — fast bipolar transistor output stage, cascode circuitry for improved power supply immunity, and a uniquely tuned PCB layout that keeps noise ratio low and channel separation high. Total harmonic distortion is held below 0.03% at full rated output, a figure that reflects the quality of the power amplifier design rather than just the specification sheet.

The preamplifier output also remains available on the rear panel. Pair the 3510 with the matching 3510 stereo power amplifier, or run it as a preamplifier into the 3510 mono power amplifiers for a full stereo separates system. The 3510 is a starting point, not a ceiling.

For music lovers building a serious stereo system, this combination of integration and flexibility is difficult to better at the price.

The Exposure 3510 series

The 3510 integrated amplifier sits at the heart of a full matching series, which also includes the 3510 preamplifier, 3510 stereo power amplifier, 3510 mono power amplifiers and 3510 CD player.

It’s the sweet spot in the Exposure range — real power, genuine refinement and long-term listenability at a price that doesn’t require justification. Classic Exposure at its best: honest, engaging, and built to let the music speak for itself.

Optional phono stage and DAC modules

The 3510 integrated amplifier and 3510 preamplifier can each be fitted with an internal phono card or DAC module. Two versions of the phono card are available — one for moving magnet and high output moving coil catridges and the other for low output moving coil cartridges. The DAC option adds an asynchronous USB input alongside BNC coaxial or Toslink optical connections — the DAC option and bi-wiring capability between them cover most sources and speakers you’re likely to use.

Also worth considering: the Exposure 5510 Integrated Amplifier

For music lovers who want more power and authority in a similar-sized package, Exposure has launched the 5510 Integrated Amplifier at £4,600. It’s the first time Exposure has produced an integrated amplifier at this level, and it represents a new generation of performance at the top of the range.

The 5510 sits alongside the upcoming 5510 preamplifier and mono power amplifiers, forming a new flagship stereo series that replaces the outgoing 5010 range. If the 3510 integrated amplifier is the sweet spot, the 5510 is what happens when Exposure removes the constraints entirely.

Features

  • 110 W per channel into 8 Ω
  • Six line inputs
  • Optional MC phono, MM phono or DAC module
  • Dual speaker outputs for easy bi-wiring
  • Separate preamplifier output
  • High quality capacitors used in the signal path
  • Uniquely tuned short signal and power supply path PCB
  • Cascode circuitry utilised for improved power supply immunity
  • Fast bipolar transistor output stage for dynamic and vivid performance
  • All aluminium casework and extruded front panel to control resonance and stray electro-magnetic fields
  • Remote control

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 3510 compare to the Exposure 3010S2D?

The 3510 builds on the 3010S2D with an improved power supply design, better internal layout, greater dynamic range and improved low-level resolution. It’s a meaningful step forward in both sound quality and long-term refinement.

What kind of sound can I expect?

Balanced, open and confident. The 3510 is revealing without being clinical — excellent timing, real low-end grip and a natural sense of scale. It doesn’t draw attention to itself. It draws you into the music.

What does it sound like at low volume?

Exceptionally well. The 3510 holds tonal balance and clarity at lower listening levels without artificial loudness compensation or tonal shaping — a quality that matters far more in daily use than peak output figures.

Does it include a phono stage or DAC?

Not as standard, but both are available as optional plug-in modules: moving magnet or moving coil phono stages, and a DAC board with USB, BNC and Toslink inputs. Both fit internally and take just a few minutes to install.

Does it need running in?

Like most high-quality amplifiers, the 3510 benefits from some running-in time. Allow 50–100 hours of use for it to open up fully — though it performs well straight out of the box.

Can I connect two pairs of speakers?

The dual speaker terminals are designed primarily for bi-wiring. A second pair can technically be connected, but check that the combined impedance load doesn’t fall below safe limits for the power amplifier stage.

Can I use it in a home cinema system?

Yes. One of the six line inputs can be configured to fixed gain, allowing the 3510 to handle front left and right channels in a surround setup without affecting its performance as a standalone hi-fi integrated amplifier.

What’s the headphone output like?

It’s a proper circuit, not an afterthought. The front-panel headphone output delivers a maximum level of 7V RMS into 330 ohms at 0.01% total harmonic distortion — more than capable of driving demanding headphones with control and authority.

Can I audition it before buying?

If you’re local, we can arrange a demonstration by appointment. Otherwise, we offer a 30-day returns policy — try it at home, in your own system, with your own music.

Press Reviews

Ken Kessler for

Hi-Fi News

Ed Selley for

AV Forums

David Price for

StereoNet

Simon Wilce for

HiFi and Music Source

Michael Jude Galvin for

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
Hi-Fi Choice

Martin Pipe for

Hi-Fi World

Downloads

3510 integrated amplifier information sheet
3510 / 5010 DAC board information sheet
3510 / 5010 MM phono board information sheet
3510 / 5010 MC phono board information sheet

Specifications

Attributes Value
Brand

Exposure
Colour

Black, Titanium
Audio Inputs

6 x unbalanced RCA
Audio Outputs

1 x 6.35 mm headphone jack, 1 x unbalanced RCA (fixed), 2 x speaker terminals compaible with 4 mm banana plugs, 2 x unbalanced RCA (variable)
Power Output

2 x 110 W (8 Ω)
Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Distortion

<0.03% for 110 W @ 1 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>100 dB
Channel Separation

>60 dB @ 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input Impedance

17 kΩ
Input Sensitivity

250 mV
Dimensions (W x D x H)

440 x 300 x 115 mm
Weight

12 kg
Warranty

3 years
Configuration

Standard, with MM phono module, with MC phono module, with USB / BNC DAC module

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