Panamax m5400 vs. m5300

[Joshwhite]

Hi all, just curious if the level 4+ on the 5400 versus the level 4 on the 5300 is worth the price jump. I have my eyes on both of these units but just wanted some input from some people that may have experience with them. Thanks in advance. PS know anyone with a pair of black rti12 s?:rolleyes:

[Lasareath]

Buy a 5500-EX and call it a day. The 5500-EX has voltage regeneration as well.

The problem is that they are very hard to find because Panamax stopped making them because they wanted the technology to only be included in their much higher priced 7500

So the people who have them now are not selling them. I own one and I will buy another as soon as I find one for sale. Two months ago there was a guy on ebay with one in a sealed box for $649

I bought mine from a store display for $500

The 7500 is around $1500 to $2000

[mcs2000si]

I have the 5300 and am very happy with it. Paid $250 from tweeter when they were closing out their stores. I guess its all on what your budget is. Im more on the practical side of things. If you have all top end stuff then its worth it to spring the extra couple hundred bucks to get the most out of it. I have mid range stuff and feel that i am getting the most out of my audio video equip with the 5300. Honestly how much of a difference is it going to make with cleaning up the audio/video? Will the average person actually be able to tell the difference? thats my two cents. good luck.

-Matt

[BlueFox]

I have 2 5300EX and 1 5300PM. The 5300PM has both a voltage and amp meter, while the 5300EX only has a volt meter. However, you can turn off the meter and power lights on the 5300EX , but only dim the lights on the 5300PM.

I wonder if the current meter on the 5300PM really works. At idle with nothing turned on it displays .9 amps. With the Sony 7100ES (pre-amp), Sunfire TGA-5400 (5 channel amp), and Sony 9100ES (DVD) operating, the amp meter displays a total current draw of 1.5 amps. The Sunfire is driving 4 LSi15s, and an LSiC.

[avphile]

How does Panamax compare to Belkin Pureav PF60 or APC H15? And what is the difference between AC regeneration and automatic voltage regulation?

[Lasareath]

I have 2 5300EX and 1 5300PM. The 5300PM has both a voltage and amp meter, while the 5300EX only has a volt meter. However, you can turn off the meter and power lights on the 5300EX , but only dim the lights on the 5300PM.

I wonder if the current meter on the 5300PM really works. At idle with nothing turned on it displays .9 amps. With the Sony 7100ES (pre-amp), Sunfire TGA-5400 (5 channel amp), and Sony 9100ES (DVD) operating, the amp meter displays a total current draw of 1.5 amps. The Sunfire is driving 4 LSi15s, and an LSiC.


My 5500EX shows between 0.7 to 0.8 amps with everything off. But not everything is really off. I have power adaptors plugged in, My DVR is always on.

When I turn on my 3 amps it goes from the 0.7 amps to around 2.4 amps. If I push my system to full volume it shows around 4.3 to 4.7 amps.

All the lights & LEDs on the 5500EX can be dimmed at 5 different levels and can be completely turned off.

[Lasareath]

How does Panamax compare to Belkin Pureav PF60 or APC H15? And what is the difference between AC regeneration and automatic voltage regulation?


I hear a lot of good things about the Belkin. The ultimate Power Protection / AC regenerator is the PS Audio Power Plant Premier. That thing is simply amazing. It creates 1500 watts of brand new AC current. My Panamax can only produce 120Volts at 4.0Amps or less. I can't wait to buy one for my system.

http://www.psaudio.com/ps/products/description/power-plant-premier?cat=power

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL1Wjeq7eHY

[BlueFox]

My 5500EX shows between 0.7 to 0.8 amps with everything off. But not everything is really off. I have power adaptors plugged in, My DVR is always on.


Good point. Tivo is also plugged into my 5300, and it is possible the 'turned off' cable box is drawing some current.

[is=to lumpy]

i have 2 of the 5400's. I do not have any experience with other brands but they are a wonderful piece of equipment. I got one of mine at tweeter's going out of biz for $250 as well. My favorite function is the abbility to run a 12 volt trigger to it from my receiver so that it turns on my amps when the receiver is turned on.

[Joshwhite]

Well thanks for the info, i can get a 5400pm for around 400 new, not to switch gears but what about the belkin pf60? nice features half the price, i know theres no voltage regeneration but is the panamax that much better? My equip. isnt the greatest stuff,.. well it is to me 3808ci 7.1 rti8's all around, dual 505's, 1940 ci, hl61a750 , xbox 360, dvd-2500btci is the panna overkill, sorry to question so much just want some feedback. I respect your guy's info. thanks

[Joshwhite]

Ok so not to keep this thread alive or anything..but i decided upon the pf60. So i got one around 200 new, now my question, is there susposed to be telephony, and network plugs on the black version, ive seen pics of the silver one online and it does, mine does not??? Are there different models of the pf60? Its a nice unit but what the heck did i get an old model? Im not just asking questions but also letn you guys know to look before you buy. Cya

[Joshwhite]

Nevermind i figured it out, the newer model is actually the striped down one. Wish i knew that before i bought but its ok just letting you all know there are two models of the pf60.