Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2018/01/22

In 2017, Exposure launched the “XM” series of Hi-Fi components, packing an impressive complement of high-end features into a compact and affordable design. Now, the XM3 phono stage, XM5 integrated amp, XM7 preamp and XM9 mono power amps are joined by the new XM HP headphone amplifier.
Real world Hi-Fi at real world prices is something Exposure has always been particularly strong on and the XM series very much ticks that box, offering an appealing alternative for music lovers who want superior audio performance but aren’t necessarily in the market for a Hi-Fi system that risks emptying their bank account and filling their home. The XM series is the first of Exposure’s ranges to cleverly pack a full quota of high quality features into a narrow, half-width design.
The new XM HP headphone amp is a variation of the XM7 preamplifier but specifically honed for the discerning headphone listener. Like the XM5 integrated amp and XM7 preamp, it includes a built-in moving magnet phono stage and DAC, allowing both vinyl and digital bliss. The phono stage sports two line level inputs and the DAC, five digital inputs.
According to the press release, peering under the hood, what the XM series loses in bulk, it adds in high quality detail. Exposure says that, while most smaller Hi-Fi components (and indeed a good many larger ones) fall back on switch-mode power supplies which are far from audiophile grade and pollute the mains supply with noise, the XM HP features a linear power supply with a 60VA custom-made toroidal power transformer. Only high quality resistors and capacitors are used in the signal path.
As you might expect, the XM HP features enhanced headphone circuitry in which an all-discrete audio output stage delivers high drive capability for low impedance headphones. Its two pairs of 6.35mm (TRS) jacks and of XLR sockets allow two sets of headphones to be used at once, and there’s also a separate preamplifier output.

For more information: http://www.exposurehifi.com/

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