Panamax - 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - Black

Name: Panamax - 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - Black
Brand: Panamax
SKU: 8484641
Rating: 4.8 (386 reviews)

Model: M5300-PM

SKU: 8484641

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General
- Brand: Panamax
- Model Number: M5300-PM
- Product Name: 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
- Color: Black
Features
- EMI/RFI Noise Filter: true
- Connected Equipment Guarantee: true
- Diagnostic LEDs: true
- Form Factor: Rack mountable (mount kit not included) (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Resettable Circuit Breaker: false
- Number Of Outlets: 11
Dimensions
- Cord Length: 10 feet
- Product Height: 4.11 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 12.75 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 30 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
Other
- UPC: 050616008167

With 5 isolated and filtered outlet banks and connectivity for cable boxes, LAN, telephones and DSL modems, this power conditioner ensures that your home theater system and other electronic components remain protected from voltage fluctuation.

Whats Included

Panamax 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
Coaxial cable, LAN cable, telephone cable, rack-mount kit
Owner's manual
Panamax 11-Outlet Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
Coaxial cable, LAN cable, telephone cable, rack-mount kit
Owner's manual

Q: which unit would you recommend m 5400 or m 5300 power conditioner/surge protector and what's the difference between the two?

A: The difference is a “Voltage Regulator”. The 5400 will adjust the voltage should it decrease. All other features are the same when comparing the 5300 and the 5400. Both of these units will provide superior picture quality should there be electrical interference. These units also have the same amount of power banks to plug your components which also eliminates interference from your components. My suggestion would be to save your money and purchase the 5300. Should you have issues with your electric levels I suggest having an electrician check your electrical system.

Q: Is this unit supposed to hum? Seems kind of excessive.

A: Not at all. It should be dead silent. Humming is what the unit prevents.

Q: Are all the outlets on all the time?

A: my understanding is that they have power all the time. they are labeled on the back so their is no confusion as to which components should plug into which outlets.

Q: Can I connect 2 power subwoofers and a receiver on this panamax?

A: Check with Panamax/Geek Squad to ascertain which would be suitable outlets.

Q: would it be safe to put an Niles SI-2150 power amp on top of this and then i would put an AC Infinity AIRCOM T9 A/V Top-Exhaust Component Cooling System on top of the amp?

A: I placed a aragon 4004 on top of mine. I just made sure each device has it's own shelf. So if you want to place the amp directly on the panamax I'd say absolutely not.

Q: Is this unit enough for Rotel RB 1590 with 700 watts, Marantz 8015 and a 1000 watts Subwoofer?

A: Im pushing a Marantz 8015 and B&W 700 Series (5.1)…no problems so far

Q: What it the throughput speed of the Ethernet Line-In plug - 10 MBPS, 100 MBPS, or 1000 MBPS?

A: I am pretty sure it is 10/100bt.

Q: Which outlet on the Panamax M5300-PM. Do I use to plug in a integrated amp. Do not see specific guidance on back panel connections features in the instruction pamphlet. Thanks

A: Though the pamphlet isn't exactly clear about which one to use, outlet bank 5 which doesn't limit current to your equipment is appropriate for an amplifier which has a high current demand compared to other components in your system.

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the surge protection, picture quality, easy setup, and the number of outlets the power conditioner/surge protector offers. They appreciate the peace of mind it gives them knowing their equipment is protected and are happy with the reasonable price and good performance. Some customers wish the lights could be dimmed and the display wasn't so bright.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Warning for home theater usage
I bought 2 of these for my AV Racks for my home theater. The build quality is great I like the isolated outlets they are rack mountable. I really like the always on feature on some banks but you can switch the other outlets off. The fans in my AV racks don't have an off switch so turning them off while keeping other devices on really comes in handy. The warning is this although they say high current plugins for amps and reciever. DO NOT plug your receivers subwoofers or power amplifiers into them. These type of conditioners restrict or limit current and amps need unrestricted current to work they're best. The consequence of this is it can severely affect the dynamics imaging and soundstage of your home theater. I learned this the hard way. From the moment I plugged it in I heard a huge difference in sound. After I checked in on several av forums I learned from others about this problem. If you have a dedicated 20 amp circuit to your home theater plug all your other gear into these but plug your amps subwoofers and av receivers straight into the wall. If your worried about surges just unplug them when not in use. I like the product but am giving them 3 stars for advertising they can be utilized for all your home theater gear when they clearly are not made for any type of amplifier that needs unrestricted current.
Posted 7 years ago by danzilla
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Panamax M5300-PM Just the Ticket
Well, waiting for the Niagara 1200 to come back into stock as it appears they've been on a national back order for some time made me think. So I gave a look at the Furman Elite 15i which was a few hundred less expensive and very feature oriented, I thought I might go a little upmarket and checked out the Furman IT Reference 15i which is based on an isolation transformer and is probably the best way to go. At between $2600 and $2800 though I thought to myself I really like records and I like to play them as much as I want which presumes I'll need a phono cartridge again in a year or so there are better things I can do with the cash. There were others I took a passing glance at, McIntosh's Power Controller, the more expensive Audioquest Niargara 3000 and even a Torus. Poking around the internet I ran across Panamax which I've seen displayed at Best Buy but passed them by since I though I wanted to get away from power conditioners that were totally sacrificial. But I've been using an Adcom ACE 515 A/C Enhancer for the last 26 years that uses MOVs and it's never taken a hit big enough to turn it into a doorstop. Also the Panamax' were on sale. I decided to investigate the top two models, the most expensive the M5400-PM included voltage regulation and according to Panamax if you don't have trouble with line voltage fluctuations you don't need it so I focused on the M5300-PM which has all the same features without the regulation. Turns out this unit is well featured, has unfiltered high current outlets (for amps) and individually filtered and switched and un-switched outlets and also some readouts that might be considered superfluous for voltage and amperage. So, for less than $600 including tax I went online and paid for one and then went to pick it up. Though it was very easy to set up it forced me to rearrange some component locations, namely my phono stage and Neo PSU and disconnect and rerun all of my equipment's interconnects and power cords. It was worth it as all the wiring back there was getting out of hand and was creating avenues for noise to potentially get into the system. There may be a lot of controversy around the efficacy of components such as powerline conditioners but I found the results of adding this one quite startling. The first record I put on was an Analog Production 2 x 45 Blue Note Of John Patton's - Here Comes John and the first thing I noticed before I even reached my listening spot was the presence of his Hammond B3 as if it was firmly anchored center stage between the speakers. Fred Jackson's and Harold Vick's saxophones were beautifully resolved and when Ben Dixon's drums came in the shimmer and decay of his cymbal strikes had a delicately metallic ring. Grant Green's guitar was present and clear with each individual note having a very tangible presence. I've listened to some very beautiful records since I brought this powerline conditioner home and I continue to be impressed. Yesterday I listened to a CD remaster of Joni Michell's - Don Juan's Reckless Daughter and as totally enthralled, today it was the Pure Pleasure double LP of The Clifford Jordan Quartet's Glass Bead Games. Each record I'm listening to the soundstage is wider, the imaging is more vivid and the presentation is more atmospheric.
Posted 4 years ago by Morbius
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
Great product , nice volt and amp meter . Lights can be distracting but you can dim or turn off. Perfect for my home theater!
Posted 9 years ago by Dmathis