Exposure Super XV 15


I recently came into possession of an Exposure Super XV integrated amp. I couldn't find much about this amp on the web, though I know that it was relatively expensive and supposedly good when my father bought it back in the late 90s.

My current system is as follows:
- NAD 320BEE integrated amp
- Arcam CD73 cdplayer
- Wharfedale Pacific Evo 8 bookshelf speakers.

I'm wondering if (1) anyone knows anything about this Exposure integrated amp and (2) if this would be a good upgrade from my NAD (which I have been looking to replace)?

Thanks for the help!
dmloring
fyi, i think the XV cost around $1500 new. they are still sought after in the used market, in case you don't like it.

i've have a bunch of different exposure amps, including the XV (not the super version), and prefer them to anything i've hear at their respective price points. the sound is a bit like naim, but with more tonal color, a bit more weight. the XV also comes with a very good phono board, if that's of any use to you.

i think it would be a definite upgrade to a NAD, but i'm not familiar with you cd or speakers. since you have it, give it try and let us know.

is there anything specific you wanted to know?
I'm not familiar with that model, but I had an Exposure preamp a few years ago and for the money it was great (I had to spend 2x to get a marginal improvement/upgrade). My expectaion is it would be a cut above the NAD. Exposure has a solid reputation, and IMO somewhat of a cult following similar to NAIM. Check out the company website. They use to have a forum there that had active owner participation. You may find info about your model there.