LIVE
Waiting for new listings…
0 other audiophiles online

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This looks like a fair ask, assuming it is the original 2010 rather than the later 2010S2. At £349 it sits in the sensible used-money zone for a properly working example: not a steal, but certainly not inflated for a well-regarded British player with a solid, serviceable build.

Its appeal is the purposeful engineering: a dedicated transport, separate supply arrangements for the mechanism and audio circuitry, a refined multi-bit DAC, and both coaxial and optical digital outputs. Sonically, the 2010 family is known for lively timing, crisp attack, good dynamics and a surprisingly weighty presentation rather than sterile precision. Before buying, confirm that it reads discs promptly, the tray behaves smoothly, the display is healthy and the remote is included; at this price, those practical details determine whether “fair” becomes genuinely good value.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Exposure

Exposure Electronics, a British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1974 in West Sussex, where it was founded by audio innovator John Farlow, previously known for designing Hi-Watt tube guitar amplifiers and operator consoles. From its Brighton base, the company has upheld a commitment to handcrafted excellence, with every product assembled manually by skilled artisans—each unit even engraved with the assembler's name. Farlow's philosophy of "exposure to music," emphasizing openness and fidelity, has defined its heritage for over five decades, evolving through meticulous refinements rather than radical shifts.

The brand focuses primarily on high-quality electronics, renowned for integrated amplifiers, power amps, and phono preamps that form the core of its separates lineup. While amplifiers have been its cornerstone since inception—sticking to proven circuit modules—Exposure expanded in 1996 with a CD player after extensive research, later adding DACs and, most recently, its first turntable in response to customer demand. All components, including those sourced from UK aerospace facilities, prioritize musical accuracy over gimmicks.

Exposure occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, celebrated for delivering natural, transparent sound—delicate highs, open mids, and agile bass—at accessible prices without compromising British build quality. Its "plug-and-forget" reliability and positive audiophile acclaim position it as a boutique favorite for discerning listeners seeking unpretentious, long-lasting performance over high-end excess.

See all Exposure listings on RADAR.

More 2010 CD player listings