Furman over Panamax?

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by xconcepts

So I'm kind of set on having to get one of these units since I have the credit line though Magnolia. So they recommend I go with the Furman Reference i15, however I have been looking at the Panamax 5400 seeing as there is nearly a 1500 difference in price. Though I don't really want to cheap out if the Furman is a better unit for the Mac MX150 and MC275 I bought.

xconcepts.......The Furman 15i is a respected AC line power conditioner, designed using what Furman describes as Discrete Symmetrical Balanced Power. This completely isolates the filtered high current outlets from each other, while eliminating ground loops and AC line noise. Furman's proprietary Dual-Screen transformers are used to filter the widest bandwidth possible that helps ensure a dark noise floor, in addition to using Furman's Series Multi-Stage Protection AC surge protection. The Furman Reference 15i is designed to handle the power needs of high-end audio systems and home theater systems, and should be a great addition to the MX150 and MC275. Your dealer is steering you in the right direction.

There are lots of fine power conditioners and AC regenerator/conditioners on the market representing a broad price spectrum. For the money, Furman offers a great line of products from a comapny that's been in business for 38 years.

[redm]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Derek.......Neither. A panel mounted surge protector can be mounted inside the electrical service panel and fed with a two pole circuit breaker mounted nearest to your panel's incoming service wires, or a surge protector can be mounted external to the electrical panel and fed in the same manner as the internal surge protector using a two pole circuit breaker mounted nearest to your panel's incoming service wires.

I use Ditek residential surge protectors, one on the main disconnect below my meter base and a second one on my electrical panel inside my home. I rely on the Ditek DTK-120/240HD2 Home Surge Protector, capable of 100,000A of surge current capacity and diagnostic LEDs to indicate power and surge protection status. It is a parallel connected AC surge protector and is available in a standard external enclosure or a flush mount enclosure. These surge protectors include a ten year warranty.

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by jdandy

xconcepts.......The Furman 15i is a respected AC line power conditioner, designed using what Furman describes as Discrete Symmetrical Balanced Power. This completely isolates the filtered high current outlets from each other, while eliminating ground loops and AC line noise. Furman's proprietary Dual-Screen transformers are used to filter the widest bandwidth possible that helps ensure a dark noise floor, in addition to using Furman's Series Multi-Stage Protection AC surge protection. The Furman Reference 15i is designed to handle the power needs of high-end audio systems and home theater systems, and should be a great addition to the MX150 and MC275. Your dealer is steering you in the right direction.

There are lots of fine power conditioners and AC regenerator/conditioners on the market representing a broad price spectrum. For the money, Furman offers a great line of products from a comapny that's been in business for 38 years.

jdandy; thanks for the insight. All in all, I was looking for a power conditioner and surge protector. I was told that the unit does both. Though I mentioned the Panamax because it was there top of the line that can still be purchased, I was looking at the 7500-MAX but told it is no longer available. And it appeared to do about the same.

Though I do agree with many on here that I don't want to cheap out on the conditioner from what I can get.

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

There is a Furman IT-Reference 15 on the goN right now for auction price of $675 w/a PC too. Reserve has been met. 1 day left. (seller states it's an 'i' -- don't believe it is)

Just sayin;

Happy Holidays Folks,

Bob

Gotta ask what is the goN?

[Rod#S]

Originally Posted by xconcepts

Gotta ask what is the goN?

The Audiogon website

AudiogoN - The High-end Audio Community

[xconcepts]

So the furman from goN is the older reference 15. Anyone use it before? Would there be any major differences between this and the new 15i? If not I'd be OK with the older 15.

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by xconcepts

So the furman from goN is the older reference 15. Anyone use it before? Would there be any major differences between this and the new 15i? If not I'd be OK with the older 15.

Just a quick look around the world wide web (sounds like something CBS came up with), the newer 'i' or "enhanced version":

This new, enhanced version of the IT-Reference 15 features a redesigned modern chassis along with a front-panel convenience AC outlet, plus an improved power supply that's quieter than ever.

I've attached the two manuals for your comparison.

Happy Holidays Folks,

Bob

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

Just a quick look around the world wide web (sounds like something CBS came up with), the newer 'i' or "enhanced version":

This new, enhanced version of the IT-Reference 15 features a redesigned modern chassis along with a front-panel convenience AC outlet, plus an improved power supply that's quieter than ever.

I've attached the two manuals for your comparison.

Happy Holidays Folks,

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for the manuals. It looks like besides the redesigned chassis and the front AC outlet and power supply, it has "Three HD ready bidirectional coaxial surge suppression modules" from the manual that isn't on the older 15.

In all honesty I'm just looking for opinions on which Furman to go with now. I hate making decisions like this, lol.

[xconcepts]

I hate to bump this so early but with the other furman ending in 7 hours I'd like to get a couple opinions on if I'd be ok with the older unit compared to the 15i.

Chad

[Rod#S]

I can't speak for the 15 but I actually have an original IT-Reference, which is what turned into the 20i over the years and it's great. The thing weighs almost 90lbs and has been in action since the fall of 2003 and is still going strong. Based on this I would say the old 15 would do just fine especially if you don't have a need for the coaxial module.