Is a soundcraftsmen MA-5002 for 489.00 good

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fbm211
fbm211 Posts: 1,488
edited May 2008 in Electronics
I saw this at a used stereo parts store.Never heard of this brand.Rated at 250watts per channel.He has a byrston .5B pre for 389.00 also.And many others. Well that seem a little high for the amp after looking it up. But I did find a A5001 (mint-BIN) and a MTX5002.Anyone know anything about these?
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited May 2008
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    fbm211 wrote: »
    I saw this at a used stereo parts store.Never heard of this brand.Rated at 250watts per channel.He has a byrston .5B pre for 389.00 also.And many others. Well that seem a little high for the amp after looking it up. But I did find a A5001 (mint-BIN) and a MTX5002.Anyone know anything about these?

    It's a nice amp....but way too much.
    I'm also looking for an amp for my new LSIC Center
    I'm on Ebay,now,tracking ADCOM,PARASOUND,CARVER
    PHASE LINEAR,DENON and ONKYO AMPS.

    All of these can be had for $150-250.....easy.
    BTW,don't just look at the wattage....look for MOSFET
    amps,Build quality,etc.....like Adcom and Parasound.

    Are they stable into a 4ohm or 2 ohm load?

    Good Luck...let me know if you need any help,Peter
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