Panamax/Furman, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced the release of four new MAX power management products designed to improve the audio and video quality of home theater components. The M4300-PM, M5100-PM, M5300-PM, and M5400-PM offer advanced linear filtration for noise reduction and patent-pending circuitry to protect components from damaging power irregularities.

The M4300-PM power conditioner offers Level 2 power cleaning and Linear Filtration Technology (LiFT) to eliminate common symptoms of AC line noise, allowing equipment to perform at full capability for an optimal home theater experience. Additionally, noise isolation between the two isolated outlet banks prevents any noise created by a component plugged into one bank from contaminating the power to equipment plugged into the other outlet bank.

For increased protection against AC noise, the M5100-PM offers Level 3 power cleaning and LiFT for a 60 percent increase in noise-eliminating efficiency over Level 2. The M5300-PM offers Level 4 power cleaning, while the M5400-PM's Level 4+ performance adds voltage regulation for the clearest sound and image quality possible.

The M5100-PM features three isolated outlet banks, while the M5300-PM and M5400-PM offer five, including two high-current outlets. All three conditioners offer sequential startup/shutdown, which prevents internally generated voltage transients that occur when home theater components are powered on or off at the same time. A 12-volt trigger input allows source equipment to activate or deactivate the delayed outlets.

For the protection and longevity of home theater components, all power management products feature Automatic Voltage Monitoring (AVM), a patent-pending technology that monitors the incoming power as displayed on the digital voltmeter. In case of an undervoltage or an overvoltage, a flashing red lightning bolt will be displayed in the voltmeter, and power to the connected equipment is automatically turned off if either of these conditions is detected. When voltage returns to a safe level, power to the equipment is automatically reconnected.

Additionally, the new PM family products offer a USB charger and gaming AC convenience outlet on the front panel, allowing portable devices to be conveniently connected to and disconnected from the unit. The M5100-PM, M5300-PM, and M5400-PM also feature a LAN port on the front panel for additional protection of portable devices.

"The new PM family continues our tradition of offering innovative power management solutions to our customers," said Dave Keller, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax and Furman. "By utilizing LiFT and power cleaning up to Level 4+, the products will provide crisp, detailed images and sound for our customers. With additional technologies such as AVM, these units also protect components from damaging transients, ensuring their longevity."

The M4300-PM will be available September 2007 at an SRP of $299.95; the M5100-PM will be available September 2007 at an SRP of $399.95; the M5300-PM will be available at an SRP of $499.95; and the M5400-PM will be available at an SRP of $699.95.

Panamax ~ Furman

Panamax and Furman Sound have been international leaders in providing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 30 years. Their power management products give audio/video systems the pure, noise-free power they need for superlative performance, providing longevity to the components connected while protecting them from damage caused by power surges and lightning. Together, as part of Panamax, Inc., these two brands address all major electronic markets including home theater, professional audio and music, broadcasting, audio/video recording, OEM, and office equipment. The companies are based in Petaluma, Calif., and sell through an international dealer network, domestic specialty retailers, distributors, and in select retail outlets. More information is available at http://www.furmansound.com and http://www.panamax.com.