APC or Panamax?

ksnisbet86
ksnisbet86 Posts: 41
edited November 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Im looking into getting a surge suppressor,voltage regulator and my two choices thus far are between apc and panamax. I want to spend somewhere around 400 dollars, does anyone have a preference or which one might be better than the other? All input is appreciated, thank-you!:)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2010
    It's probably a toss up. I've used suppressors from both (although never in that price range) and both make quality products.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,328
    edited October 2010
    I have both and I prefer the Panamax M5400..
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited October 2010
    I have had the APC unit for a few months. Never had an issue and excellent customer support.
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  • ksnisbet86
    ksnisbet86 Posts: 41
    edited October 2010
    thanks all for the replies!
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited October 2010
    Panamax definitely. One of the better sounding units available in that price range. I have Panamax, Monster, APC, and a high buck Furman. I'll take the Panamax anyday.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited October 2010
    I also have used many different power centers over the years including Monster , APC , Panamax. I currently have a APC only because I wanted battery backup for my Control 4 system , Apple TV and Cable DVR so if the power went out , I wouldn't lose a hard drive.

    As far as performance between APC and Panamax for sound quality , I didn't notice any difference between the 2. They both are high quality units. It comes down to what you need , how many outlets , battery back up, PC monitoring etc. I love my APC as I have 12 outlets on the back vs 10 on the Panamax. I use them all.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,858
    edited October 2010
    Have had an APC and a Panamax and couldn't tell the difference with my old high volume abused ears :)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    Panamax.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited October 2010
    Either as they are both quality units that anyone would be hard pressed to tell a difference (apples to apples)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    That's probably true but he did ask for a choice, so I picked one. It's fun.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    That's probably true but he did ask for a choice, so I picked one. It's fun.

    Ok, I'll pick one.............APC...........but the Panamax is just as nice. Ok, the Panamax..........yes but,,,,,,the APC will perform as well. So in the end I'd say APC..............ah hell, be like most and just get the Panamax,,,,,,er, uh,,,,I meant APC.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    :D lol.....now you sound like a crazy person.
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  • TrashyTrucker
    TrashyTrucker Posts: 225
    edited October 2010
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited November 2010
    mantis wrote: »
    I also have used many different power centers over the years including Monster , APC , Panamax. I currently have a APC only because I wanted battery backup for my Control 4 system , Apple TV and Cable DVR so if the power went out , I wouldn't lose a hard drive.

    As far as performance between APC and Panamax for sound quality , I didn't notice any difference between the 2. They both are high quality units. It comes down to what you need , how many outlets , battery back up, PC monitoring etc. I love my APC as I have 12 outlets on the back vs 10 on the Panamax. I use them all.

    What model apc unit do you use?
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  • ecod123
    ecod123 Posts: 379
    edited November 2010
    Just in case someone is interested, Vanns is having great prices on S10 & S15 Power Conditioner with battery backup

    S10 - $249.99 shipped
    S15 - $299.99 shipped
    These are super heavy, so the free shipping is pure gravy!

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?powrcond&1293061776&/Adcom-ACE-515--Exc-Cond
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