I have to dissagree. I have been doing an integrated "survey" over the last couple of years. My regular gear is ARC Ref components, so that is my reference, for whatever that is worth. I had a 2010 for a short while, and found it pretty grainy, and "in your face" tonally. It could also get a bit harsh. I now have a Destiny, and it is 98% grainless, much more transparent, with a real drive the Exposure did not have. And this is on Spendors, not a tough load. I thought the Exposure is priced appropriately, but the Destiny is a real bargain at it's higher price, IMO.