Exposure XM3 Phono Amplifier

£1,200.00

Small in size - big on musicality

The XM3 Phono Amplifier delivers precise, low-noise amplification for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, with adjustable gain and loading settings to suit a wide range of turntables. Powered by a large custom toroidal transformer and built with discrete transistor stages and premium components, it offers clean, detailed sound within a wide frequency response. Housed in a durable aluminium case and available in black or titanium, the XM3 combines flexibility, performance, and refined design for serious vinyl enthusiasts.

“ Exposure has done it again with the XM3. It’s a phono stage that announces its abilities by simply getting out of the way of the music and allowing your chosen cartridge to work its magic. ” - Adam Smith, Hi-Fi News - Read XM3 review here

Category Phono Amp
Country UK
Manufacturer Exposure

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Small in size - big on musicality

The XM3 Phono Amplifier delivers precise, low-noise amplification for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, with adjustable gain and loading settings to suit a wide range of turntables. Powered by a large custom toroidal transformer and built with discrete transistor stages and premium components, it offers clean, detailed sound within a wide frequency response. Housed in a durable aluminium case and available in black or titanium, the XM3 combines flexibility, performance, and refined design for serious vinyl enthusiasts.

“ Exposure has done it again with the XM3. It’s a phono stage that announces its abilities by simply getting out of the way of the music and allowing your chosen cartridge to work its magic. ” - Adam Smith, Hi-Fi News - Read XM3 review here

Category Phono Amp
Country UK
Manufacturer Exposure

 
    • Output voltage: 7.8V RMS @ 1kHz

    • Output impedance: 50 ohms

    • Frequency response: 30Hz – 20kHz (±0.25dB, reference 1kHz) with low-frequency roll-off below 30Hz

    • Total harmonic distortion: <0.025% @ 1kHz (ref 350mV out)

    • Moving Magnet (MM) input sensitivity: 3.5mV input for 350mV output (40dB gain setting)

    • MM signal-to-noise ratio: >70dB (gain switch 4 ON), >78dB (gain switch 4 OFF)

    • Moving Coil (MC) input sensitivity: 350µV input for 350mV output (60dB gain setting)

    • MC signal-to-noise ratio: >67dB (A-weighted, all gain switches 4–6)

    • Power supply: 110/120V or 220/240V, 50/60Hz (factory set)

    • Fuse: T5AL for 110/120V units, T2.5AL for 220/240V units

    • Power consumption: <25W

    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 89 × 218 × 348 mm

    • Net weight: 4kg

    • Gross weight: 5kg

    • Free Delivery within Mainland UK.

    • 30-Day Money-back Guarantee

    • Returns Policy

Exposure XM3 Phono Amplifier 

The XM3 Phono Amplifier offers high-quality amplification tailored for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, featuring adjustable gain and loading switches for optimal compatibility. It delivers a frequency response of 30Hz to 20kHz within ±0.25dB, with very low total harmonic distortion (<0.025% at 1kHz) and excellent signal-to-noise ratios exceeding 67dB for MC and up to 78dB for MM inputs. Powered by a large 200W custom toroidal transformer and multiple low-ESR capacitors, the amplifier uses all-discrete transistor audio stages and high-grade resistors and capacitors throughout the signal path for clean, detailed sound. 

The XM3 includes separate MM and MC inputs selectable on the rear panel and comes housed in a robust aluminium case with an extruded front panel, available in black or titanium. With a three-year guarantee, it combines flexibility, precision, and elegant design in a compact 89mm × 218mm × 348mm package weighing 4kg net.

XM Series

Small in size, but big on musicality

Available in black or titanium finish, the XM Series of components may be small in size but they’re big on features and performance. With unmatched levels of sound quality and clarity, the XM Series conveys the art of music replay with outstanding realism.

About Exposure

Artistry in audio since 1974

Exposure has been perfecting the art of creating real Hi-Fi for real music lovers since 1974. In that time a lot has changed in the audio market. One thing has stayed consistent though, and that’s our absolute commitment to never compromise on quality, whilst designing and building the best sounding and affordable Hi-Fi that we can.

All of our products are designed, engineered and proudly manufactured in Britain by a talented team of audio engineers who are passionate about the reproduction of music. Our goal is quite simple; ‘To deliver music as accurately as possible’.

Sounds simple enough, but it takes years of skilled engineering, science and some great ears to achieve. This is our goal and one that we will continue to pursue.