Furman M-8Lx Standard Level Power Conditioning, 15 Amp, 9 Outlets with Wall Wart Spacing, Pullout Lights

by Furman

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 1.8 x 7.5 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0014598WQ
• Item model number: M-8LX
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Line Conditioners
  • #45 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > Power Strips
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 10, 2007

Product Description

Furman M-8Lx Merit X Series M-8L Power Conditioner/Light Module

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic but dim power conditioner, December 24, 2009

By 

Gerald Loffelbein "Musician" (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Furman M-8Lx Standard Level Power Conditioning, 15 Amp, 9 Outlets with Wall Wart Spacing, Pullout Lights (Electronics)

This thing does it's job. The reason I've knocked it 1 star is due to 2 issues I have. First is that the power cable is too short for my liking, and the fact that it's hard-wired to the unit is a bit inconvenient. I realize that the power cable's gauge is large and they would be worried about someone using a cheap power cable that couldn't keep up with the amperage needed, but I still would like the ability to have a modular power cable.

The other reason which is easily passed over are the lights. They work well enough, and you're able to see your equipment in the dark with them, but they use such small dim bulbs that it needs to be pretty dark for them to be useful at all. Also, the cannisters that house the bulbs aren't very smooth pulling out or pushing in. I would say these are easily looked over, however it is the only difference between the M-8x and this model. As such, I felt they should be addressed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Furman M-8LX, February 18, 2012

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Matt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Furman M-8Lx Standard Level Power Conditioning, 15 Amp, 9 Outlets with Wall Wart Spacing, Pullout Lights (Electronics)

As the industry standard in power conditioners, this unit lives up to its name. Other reviewers have commented negatively on slide out housing for the lights, but I have had no issue. Mine slide nicely, and seem to be pretty solid. That being said, I decided to give it 4 stars instead of 5 for a couple reasons:

1. Unit uses dim incandescent bulbs rather than LED lights which are much brighter and last longer.

2. The short depth of the unit basically negates the use of the rack space directly below the power conditioner when wall warts are in use. Or conversely, wall warts cannot be used if conditioner is mounted on the lowest rack.

All in all, very happy with functionality despite the couple minor "cons" I mentioned.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Furman M-8Lx, January 18, 2012

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lane.w - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Furman M-8Lx Standard Level Power Conditioning, 15 Amp, 9 Outlets with Wall Wart Spacing, Pullout Lights (Electronics)

Nice unit, does what it is supposed to do. The light control knob and light tubes feel a little cheap and flimsy, but what can you expect at this price point. Using it to condition a portable sound and video system at our church, and I have no complaints about its function.