Is a soundcraftsmen MA-5002 for 489.00 good

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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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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