Panamax m5400 vs. m5300

Joshwhite
Joshwhite Posts: 18
edited January 2009 in Electronics
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:
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited January 2009
    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
    Samsung 58" 650 Plasma
    Panamax M5300-PM
    Pioneer Elite VSX94 Receiver
    PS3 Blu-ray
    Comcast DVR
    Polk 2 RTi 10 fronts (Bi-wired)
    Polk CSi 5 Center
    Polk FXi3 rears
    Polk DSW Pro 600
    Harmony one remote
    Monster cable speaker wire and HDMI's
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2009
    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.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • avphile
    avphile Posts: 38
    edited January 2009
    How does Panamax compare to Belkin Pureav PF60 or APC H15? And what is the difference between AC regeneration and automatic voltage regulation?
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited January 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    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.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • is=to lumpy
    is=to lumpy Posts: 3
    edited January 2009
    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.
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  • Joshwhite
    Joshwhite Posts: 18
    edited January 2009
    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
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  • Joshwhite
    Joshwhite Posts: 18
    edited January 2009
    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
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  • Joshwhite
    Joshwhite Posts: 18
    edited January 2009
    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.
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