Hello David, we believe so. Panamax' website shows a fairly detailed specs page; panamax.com/product/max-5400-power-management-w-voltage-regulation-2ru-11-outlets/. The product carries the CSA-us government test and certification listing, so it has undergone a pretty rigorous set of tests by an independent party. You may want to contact Panamax for further input
Hi Lester, no - although you may get hit by a big power surge or lightning strike. If so, your Panamax monitors the situation, and throws a switch to protect your gear, then re-sets when levels are safe. If you are hit by a really major strike, the unit can "sacrifice" itself. The MOV's will blow, but don't pass that current on to your system. You'll have to replace the power conditioner, but the rest of your gear is protected
I was considering this to replace my htps7000 and avs2000 from monster into one single unit but I have a hard time believing the panamax can regulate voltage as well as the much bigger and heavier avs2000. At what voltage does the 5400 begins to regulate? Plus I have 3 subs
Do the trigger outlets have to be triggered I was mainly looking for something that's just plug and go without worrying about it the outlets are turned on
Thanks for asking Tom, yes it can, but this unit has one high-current socket, not two. So one of your Marshall and Fender amps can be connected there. If you use both amps at once, another product with multiple high-current outlets might be better for you
So I have a 1,400 watt amp and also 2 Svs sb ultra 16s which are 1,500watts peak each one. Would I have to buy two of these? Or it wouldn’t work for my system?
It is extremely unlikely that any part of your system will ever actually hit those peaks. Most of us almost never use more than 100 watts per amplifier if even that. "Normal" music listening levels or volume set to around -20db (on most preamps) or even a little more often don't even use more than 10 watts. Now those numbers on the spec sheet are true, however what they are really used for is marketing.
I’ve got a Denon X6400h, Sony 75” tv, SVS PB16 ultra, Xbox One X, cable box, Apple TV and watch on -15db in most situations and never had an issue. Even watching at 0db where everything in the house is moving and it’s never had an issue keeping up.
I can understand feeling that way about the conditioning aspect especially if you already have relatively clean power at home, but the voltage regulation and surge protection is worthwhile all on it's own.
These are a must for every home theater or stereo system
I love it it's a great product I bought my from Amazon
Hello User, we're glad you love yours
My monster 5400 still works well , bit i want one of these
Can this unit be used in conjunction with a UPS?
Yes
@@GramophoneMD so would you connect everything into the 5400 and then plug the 5400 into a UPS which goes into the wall outlet?
The M5500 EX is Panamax top of the line power conditioner.
Has there been any testing on this unit as far as actual EMI reduction ?
Hello David, we believe so. Panamax' website shows a fairly detailed specs page; panamax.com/product/max-5400-power-management-w-voltage-regulation-2ru-11-outlets/. The product carries the CSA-us government test and certification listing, so it has undergone a pretty rigorous set of tests by an independent party. You may want to contact Panamax for further input
I own one and I want to know if over time do this unit lose the ability to protect your equipment?
Hi Lester, no - although you may get hit by a big power surge or lightning strike. If so, your Panamax monitors the situation, and throws a switch to protect your gear, then re-sets when levels are safe. If you are hit by a really major strike, the unit can "sacrifice" itself. The MOV's will blow, but don't pass that current on to your system. You'll have to replace the power conditioner, but the rest of your gear is protected
I cannot thank you enough for this video it was so helpful ☺️ God bless u for this
Well spoken and informative.
Very well presented on this unit.
If I used this with a generator that outputs a modified sinewave, will this unit clean the power to make it a PURE sinewave?
That sounds cool. Would like to see a test like that myself.
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I was considering this to replace my htps7000 and avs2000 from monster into one single unit but I have a hard time believing the panamax can regulate voltage as well as the much bigger and heavier avs2000.
At what voltage does the 5400 begins to regulate? Plus I have 3 subs
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How important is it to have voltage regulation on Panamax 5400 compare to Panamax5300 no voltage regulation but a lot cheaper? Thanks
It is a big part of what makes higher power management what it is. Big voltage swings can be audible.
Great job on the review! Thank you
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Do the trigger outlets have to be triggered I was mainly looking for something that's just plug and go without worrying about it the outlets are turned on
You can enable them all from the front panel power switch.
Ca this be used with a Fender Blues Deville and a Marshall ?
Thanks for asking Tom, yes it can, but this unit has one high-current socket, not two. So one of your Marshall and Fender amps can be connected there. If you use both amps at once, another product with multiple high-current outlets might be better for you
Excellent video. just bought one from Gramophone!
We hope you are still enjoying your system :-)
So I have a 1,400 watt amp and also 2 Svs sb ultra 16s which are 1,500watts peak each one. Would I have to buy two of these? Or it wouldn’t work for my system?
It is extremely unlikely that any part of your system will ever actually hit those peaks. Most of us almost never use more than 100 watts per amplifier if even that. "Normal" music listening levels or volume set to around -20db (on most preamps) or even a little more often don't even use more than 10 watts. Now those numbers on the spec sheet are true, however what they are really used for is marketing.
I’ve got a Denon X6400h, Sony 75” tv, SVS PB16 ultra, Xbox One X, cable box, Apple TV and watch on -15db in most situations and never had an issue. Even watching at 0db where everything in the house is moving and it’s never had an issue keeping up.
@@ryandwyer50 nice thank you for the response.
@@GramophoneMD got it thank you for the response.
Is the front screen dimmable?
I will answer my own question. Yes. And thx for the video.
A wonderful piece
Great video, thanks, very informative. Liked your tip on using the ground plug with an AVR, niiccee.
Thanks much!
Thank you.
You're welcome and thanks for watching
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I can understand feeling that way about the conditioning aspect especially if you already have relatively clean power at home, but the voltage regulation and surge protection is worthwhile all on it's own.
These to me collapse the soundstage, doesn’t sound as lively. Some like them, others don’t. I like them for video but not audio
That's most likely a cable issue or something else. Try a better power cable.
Is there any audible hum from the M5400?
All of the ones I've encountered were quiet.