Panamax M7500-PRO - Craigslist $180 - MSRP $1,999
This isn’t like my other videos where I buy something to review, and then give you my Average Guy Hi-Fi score as there really isn’t much to review with a line conditioner, voltage regulator/surge protector.
I did tell you that I would let you know if I noticed a difference between switching between the Panamax M5100-PM to the M7500-PRO.
I want to be as totally honest and transparent with everyone who visits my channel. I didn’t notice a real noticeable difference when I switched but my little place seems to have pretty “clean” power coming in.
With that all said, I am still VERY happy with the purchase. The peace of mind alone, knowing my audio equipment power is being optimized and that everything has about the best surge protection available, is worth the price of admission alone.
I have also had 3 major power spikes or outages the last 15 or so years and I know for a fact my Panamax or Furman line conditioners saved me a bunch of money. I just wish I had a laptop and a garage receiver plugged into a protector during two of those power events:/
Panamax MAX® 7500-PRO
Link to Crutchfield’s link:
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Here is a Crutchfield video with an employee of Panamax explaining the benefits and the features 100x better than I ever could. I really like the demo parts of this video, actually showing what these power stations actually do:
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Here are some product highlights, copied from Crutchfield’s product page:
11 AC outlets in five isolated banks:
Four isolated, switched outlets for digital components and displays, two switched outlets for analog audio or video components, two always-on outlets for analog audio or video components, two switched, high-current outlets with delayed on/off for amplifiers and subwoofers and one always-on front-panel convenience outlet.
720VA isolation transformer provides clean power for digital source components, HDTVs, or projectors
ground isolation switch for isolated outlets helps prevent ground loop noise
Automatic Voltage Monitoring (AVM) circuitry ensures that your system receives a consistent, optimal amount of power
Surge and over- and under-voltage protection with automatic power shut-off and reconnection.
Customizable configuration for all switched outlet banks — choose delayed on/off or always-on operation power sequencing protects against blown fuses and "speaker thump" by powering outlets on/off in proper order.
Two pairs of RF coaxial jack connections for cable/antenna HDTV, and two pairs for satellite HDTV
one RJ-45 Ethernet line input and one RJ-45 output
one RJ-11 phone line input and two RJ-11 outputs
DC trigger input and output.
Front-panel digital voltmeter monitors and indicates "unsafe voltage" conditions, front-panel combination meter displays regulated output voltage (90-140 VAC) or current input draw (1-15 amps).
Rear-panel circuit breaker opens if total current draw exceeds the maximum current rating of 15 amps.
Convenience lamp lets you illuminate your components during setup or operation.
IP-ready with optional Ethernet card for multi-zone A/V applications and remote diagnostics
RS-232 port
Rack mounting brackets included
17"W x 4-1/8"H x 15-3/16"D
weight: 36 lbs.
Final thoughts -
This is undoubtedly a high-end piece or audio/video equipment, it’s apparent right when you see and touch it. This is one of those pieces that isn’t intended for everyone but it will really appeal to the select few that have big bucks wrapped up into electronics and want to make sure that everything in their rack is optimized.
Many of the reviews complain about fan noise but the hum is pretty low and I can’t hear it in my stand. I will warn you though, if you are lucky enough to have a very quiet room, you might be able to hear it.
Other Equipment used: Denon AVR-X3300W Receiver, Marantz MM7055 Amplifier, LG C9 OLED 65” TV, LG 4K Blu-ray Player and Xbox One X
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