I don't have any experience with that model, maybe someone else could chime in. But dont be afraid of having more power, it's been my experience that a high current amp can create a fuller sound at low volumes than most less powerful amps.Wow...that A5 is a beast. Handsome amp too.
250 wpc is too much for my needs. I live in an apartment. I'm currently using my vintage 100 wpc Sansui. With my external phono preamp set at 46 db, and the Sansui with a volume dial of 30. I rarely put it as high as 5.
That being said, there are some good deals on the musical fidelity m2si. It's 76 wpc. Has preamp output in case things change down the road. Do you have any thoughts on this amp?