Panamax 5500-EX Floor Model

solidus28
solidus28 Posts: 83
edited January 2008 in Electronics
What do you guys think of $548 for a Panamax 5500-EX floor model? Is it safe to purchase floor model power conditioners? I would imagine it wouldn't be that big a deal. I see a lot of these still going for $700 and up new and I know it's regarded as a great product. Is $548 a decent deal or is that too high?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    You may find them cheaper on audiogon, but if the prices are similar go for it. Try to deal though.
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  • solidus28
    solidus28 Posts: 83
    edited January 2008
    I see one on Agon that's $550. The (i believe) older version with the analog meters is going for around $400-450 most places I see.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    Make sure you get the standard factory warranty, I think it is 3 years.
    Venom
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
    I agree with Venom, make sure that is still intact, or make them toss in one of those nifty service plans with it. I don't think it is all that much of a risk, I don't think they even plug anything into most of them, they just plug the unit into the wall to make the pretty lights turn on....
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited January 2008
    My Panamax has been solid so far. That's a good price on a solid state unit.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited January 2008
    My Panamax failed and allowed some damage to my AVR which hasn't yet been determined. The customer service is fantastic and they so far seem willing to back up their warranties. I'd call them and speak to the warrantee dept. They are super easy to deal with.
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • Berzerker
    Berzerker Posts: 15
    edited January 2008
    FYI. Crutchfield has the 5400ex on blowout for $375.00.
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  • solidus28
    solidus28 Posts: 83
    edited January 2008
    Well, I went ahead and purchased the 5500ex. It looked flawless and they didn't plug anything into it aside from a device to show the noise on the line. Got everything hooked up to it and everything is working. All ten outlets are filled. Had to go to work shortly after, so I haven't really gotten to play with it yet, but it looked nice in its new home!
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited January 2008
    Good buy solid.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • jazzisnumberone
    jazzisnumberone Posts: 53
    edited January 2008
    Good deal at that price.
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  • solidus28
    solidus28 Posts: 83
    edited January 2008
    How many amps are you drawing?
    I have yet to exceed 4 amps. I think the highest I've seen it hit was 3.8 or 3.9. That was with 3 Outlaw M200s, Sony STR-DG1000, Sony PS3, Sony 56" RPTV, with 4 RTi10s and a CSi5 going pretty loud during action sequences.
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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
    edited January 2008
    How would one connect a panamax M5400-PM when used in conjunction with a ups with avr device? I want my tv & tivo on ups.
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  • gmmosh
    gmmosh Posts: 15
    edited January 2008
    I ordered the Panamax M5400-EX from Crutchfield on Sunday. Got it for $317.50 after blowout price, 10% off coupon and another $20.00 coupon. I have been wanting one for quite some time and with this deal, I couldn't pass it up. Looking forward to hooking her up on Thursday.
    HT Setup
    Samsung - HL-61A750 61" LED DLP
    Samsung - BD-P2550 Blu-Ray Player
    B&K Reference 70 Pre/Pro
    B&K Reference 200.7 Amp
    Polk Audio - Lsi9 (Left & Right)
    Polk Audio - LsiC (Center)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Left & Right Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Rear Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - PSW1000 (2 Subwoofers)
    XBox 360 with HD-DVD Add-On
    Harmony 880 Universal Remote
    Panamax MAX 5400-EX Conditioner/Surge Protector
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