I have the MM version and it's very good sounding. I was supplied with the measurements of my actual one. It is expensive but I don't mind paying the extra just for the quality of this phonostage. Plus it helps Michael improve his products and make new ones. It's a quality product that has a...
Mine is not faulty. He said" low volume listening", no problem ! They discontinued it for the new model that's on the way. I'm using it with some £5000 speakers and it sounds sublime.
I have not had a single problem with mine, and you can get it for £244 ! I have amplifiers that cost me £2000 with separate power supply and the pa5 is way better. He is only going to drive the kef ref 1 speakers, it will be plenty good enough for them.
The topping pa5 will drive those speakers with ease. Get one on Amazon to try, if you think it's not powerful enough send it back. But you won't have to worry about the power.