Opinions on Musical Paradise MP-501?


I'm curious about a Canadian brand that was recommended to me, this time, Musical Paradise!
I've been starting to research a tube integrated amp...currently choice #1 is a PrimaLuna EVO 100.
How would the MP-501 compare against that? The only (small) concerns I have are that it doesn't have the relay input switching or bad tube indicators like the PL does. What happens if a tube does go bad, what sort of damage can this cause to the amp, since it doesn't shut off power like the PL?
It will be driving Focal Aria 936s.
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@6sj7 Thanks for your input, I'm very glad to hear this :D 

I'm more of an analogue guy, but do some digital stuff.  I plan on getting an Oracle Origine Mk II once I can afford one...I currently have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with 2M Blue and acrylic platter.  As for a DAC, I plan on getting the Schiit Modi Multibit, as it seems to suit my needs the best.  I certainly enjoy the DAC that's in my Marantz CD6006, so that won't be changing for my CDs anyway.
The MP-501 would be driving my Focal Aria 936s, which is about the most I can ever see myself spending on speakers.