Exposure Phono Stages

Precision Analogue Playback Redefined

For more than five decades, Exposure Hi-Fi has created British-built audio components with one clear purpose: putting music first. Its dedicated XM3 and VXN phono stages are designed to reveal the warmth, texture, timing and emotional detail that make vinyl so involving.

Whether you are revisiting long-loved records or building a serious modern analogue system, Exposure brings a direct, natural and rhythmically engaging sound to both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges.

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The heart of analogue authenticity

Engineered for Musical Truth

Exposure phono stages concentrate on the elements that make the greatest difference to vinyl: stable power, low noise, accurate RIAA equalisation and a clear, carefully controlled signal path.

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Discrete Circuitry

Purpose-selected discrete transistor stages help deliver natural dynamics, strong timing and an open, unforced musical presentation.

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Precision RIAA Equalisation

Accurate equalisation restores the correct tonal balance of a vinyl record, preserving the detail, weight and atmosphere captured in the groove.

03

Low-Noise Power Design

Strong linear power supplies and carefully selected capacitors help create quieter backgrounds and a more effortless musical flow.

04

MM & MC Compatibility

Separate moving-magnet and moving-coil inputs, with adjustable gain and loading, give you the flexibility to match a wide range of cartridges.

05

Mechanical Stability

Rigid aluminium casework helps reduce vibration and electromagnetic interference around the delicate signal generated by your cartridge.

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System Synergy

Designed to partner beautifully with Exposure amplification, while remaining an excellent fit for a wide range of high-quality analogue systems.

The Exposure phono stage range

Two Routes to Better Vinyl Sound

Choose the compact all-in-one convenience of the XM3, or the full-scale performance of the reference VXN two-box phono stage and dedicated power supply.

Exposure XM3 phono stage showing front and rear connections

Compact analogue performance

Exposure XM3 Phono Stage

The Exposure XM3 Phono Stage brings serious analogue performance to a compact half-width chassis. It is an ideal choice for vinyl listeners who want the established Exposure sound, extensive MM and MC flexibility, and premium engineering without sacrificing valuable rack space.

  • Separate MM and MC inputs, selectable from the rear panel.
  • Adjustable gain and loading to match a broad range of cartridges.
  • All-discrete transistor audio stages with no ICs in the signal path.
  • 200W custom toroidal transformer and parallel supply capacitors.
  • Accurate RIAA equalisation with high-quality signal-path components.
  • Aluminium casework, available in Black or Titanium finishes.
Hear the XM3
Exposure VXN reference phono stage showing front and rear connections

Reference-grade vinyl replay

Exposure VXN Phono Stage

The Exposure VXN Phono Stage is the brand’s flagship two-box analogue design. Built for serious vinyl systems, it combines discrete Class A circuitry, adjustable MM and MC capability, and a dedicated external power supply to uncover greater scale, resolution and dynamic authority from your records.

  • Two-box configuration with the dedicated VXN power supply.
  • All-discrete audio circuitry with no ICs in the signal path.
  • Very low-noise multi-stage regulation for cleaner, more stable performance.
  • Premium polypropylene capacitors in critical RIAA equalisation areas.
  • Separate MM and MC inputs with adjustable gain and loading.
  • Heavy-duty aluminium construction, available in Black.
Hear the VXN

Cartridge matching, loading options and model availability should always be confirmed before purchase. We will help identify the right Exposure phono stage for your turntable, cartridge and wider system.

Choose the right route

XM3 or VXN?

Both Exposure phono stages deliver the brand’s unmistakable musical focus, but they suit different systems, budgets and ambitions. The right choice should be based on your cartridge, turntable, amplifier and the level of performance you want to achieve.

  • Choose XM3 for compact, flexible all-in-one MM and MC performance.
  • Choose VXN for a reference-level system and the benefits of a dedicated external supply.
  • Consider your cartridge output, gain requirements and preferred loading options.
  • Match the phono stage to the quality of your turntable, amplification and loudspeakers.
  • Auditioning remains the best way to understand how each design works in a complete system.
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“A great phono stage should disappear from the system, leaving you closer to the rhythm, texture and emotion of the performance.”

At Brian & Trevor, we can help match the right Exposure phono stage to your cartridge and demonstrate it in a carefully assembled music system before you decide.

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Rediscover your records

Experience Exposure Phono Stages Properly

From the space-saving XM3 to the reference VXN, Exposure delivers a compelling blend of British engineering, musical clarity and long-term reliability for vinyl listeners.

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Hear the XM3 or VXN in a carefully set-up hi-fi system and compare their character for yourself.

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Match Your Cartridge

Get clear advice on MM or MC compatibility, gain, loading and how your phono stage fits your system.

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