Need new power center?

jmy2469

jmy2469

Junior Audioholic
My old Monster power center died on me. I need a new one. I won't be buying Monster products anytime soon. Wanted to know what people are using. Was looking at the Panamax units. What have you had good luck with?
 
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gvthisbookahome

Audioholic Intern
I recommend contacting Monster first by phone because I had a HTS 5000 which died on me. I didn't even have to provide a receipt, I never mailed in a registration card, and I even think it was out of warranty - but they replaced it with a newer model, the HTS 5000 Mk II immediately after I mailed in the broken unit. I had no hassle. I have a HTS 400 which just broke in the past month. Maybe they'll replace it this time as well. If things have changed at Monster and they're not helpful, consider filing a BBB complaint.

(Yes. I am well aware of Monster's reputation. I'm not a customer anymore...but you might as well take advantage of the warranty).
 
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renegade87

Junior Audioholic
jmy2469,

As we're all aware (some of us painfully so) Monster products are pricey. Some would complain about their claims and/or performance (that's for another thread).

APC has been suggested here. A good alternative. But again pricey.

Might I suggest Tripp Lite! I have owned the HT810ISOCTR for several years now and had no issues with it whatsoever. Thoroughly happy with the unit's performance and pricing.

They also make a more feature rich unit, the HT1210ISOCTR which digitally displays amperage and voltage.

A new unit to replace the HT1210 is now available, the HT7300PC.

Of course, you could always opt for a PS Audio or PurePower component. But then again, they can get very pricey. Especially when you get into the power regeneration models.

Good luck with whatever you decide to get.
 

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