Exposure Electronics

Exposure Electronics is a British hi‑fi brand founded in the mid‑1970s by John Farlowe, an electronics engineer with deep roots in professional audio. After working on tube guitar amplifiers and studio mixing consoles for major rock acts, Farlowe established Exposure as a small, specialist company focused on high‑quality home audio. The brand has remained British‑designed and assembled, with its engineering and manufacturing base in West Sussex, and it has cultivated a reputation for meticulous, hand‑built electronics that reflect Farlowe’s experience in both studio and live sound.

Exposure is best known for its amplifiers, particularly integrated and power amplifiers, which form the core of its product line. Over time the company has expanded into CD players, phono preamplifiers, and more recently its first turntable, the 360, developed in collaboration with a leading British turntable manufacturer. The brand’s electronics are characterised by conservative, well‑proven circuit designs, often built around a consistent set of modules, and emphasise reliability, long service life, and a natural, open sound with strong midrange clarity and controlled bass.

In the hi‑fi market, Exposure occupies a respected position in the upper mid‑tier to high‑end segment, appealing to buyers who value British engineering, understated aesthetics, and a “plug‑and‑forget” approach to quality. Its products are widely regarded as serious, no‑nonsense components rather than fashion statements, and they continue to attract both new enthusiasts and long‑time collectors of British hi‑fi.