I been running the RP-1 for years. After the stock tubes got noisy I replaced them with matched Mullards and its been sounding nice ever since. Rogue always answered the phone when I called and was always helpful. I think the phono stage is really good for a $1.7K pre. Rogue helped me dial the MC settings. Just wish mine had XLR.
I used mine to front a PSA S300 class D and enjoyed the combination for a couple years. Not a problem out of either unit.
As stated the remote is embarrassingly cheap