S9 Auto set by ResMed

[tiredofbeingsleepy]

Hello,
I have been on CPAP for about 10 years and currently have an old RemStar Pro2, and I'm looking to replace it with an Auto. I've been looking at a S9 AutoSet (for her). (I haven't used a humidifier for years, so not sure I would use it on a new one, even though there are some pretty neat features to eliminate rainout.)
From what I understand, the S9 has the ability to let the user know data info like AHIs and leaks, so that is a bonus. (My current machine only gives compliance data, which is useless.)
I use an Aloha nasal pillow mask, which seems to fit and work well for me.

Does anyone have any feedback to offer about the S9 Autoset, pros and/or cons?
Anyone with suggestions on a different Auto around the same price ($549).
Thanks for any feedback.

[palerider]

Does anyone have any feedback to offer about the S9 Autoset, pros and/or cons?
Anyone with suggestions on a different Auto around the same price ($549).
Thanks for any feedback.

buy it, get the humidifier, it's good to have the option even if you rarely use it.

you can look around at threads on the board and see posts of people showing the kind of data you can get from the autoset. you can even zoom in and see your breathing, all night long.

[tiredofbeingsleepy]

Thank you, Palerider - I think I will order it tomorrow, unless I hear some negative feedback about it. It's got to be way better than I currently am using!

[palerider]

Thank you, Palerider - I think I will order it tomorrow, unless I hear some negative feedback about it. It's got to be way better than I currently am using!

absolutely!

and you can even custom design a skin for it: http://www.skinit.com/create-your-own/c ... ins/resmed
mine looks like this:

[Gasper62]

Been connected to a S-9 Autoset for over a year now. It's worlds better than the ancient Respironics I was using before. I'll probably try to find 1 or 2 more for spares/back-ups. That pink color wouldn't bother me a bit. Reminds me of boobies..........

[Wulfman...]

Hello,
I have been on CPAP for about 10 years and currently have an old RemStar Pro2, and I'm looking to replace it with an Auto. I've been looking at a S9 AutoSet (for her). (I haven't used a humidifier for years, so not sure I would use it on a new one, even though there are some pretty neat features to eliminate rainout.)
From what I understand, the S9 has the ability to let the user know data info like AHIs and leaks, so that is a bonus. (My current machine only gives compliance data, which is useless.)
I use an Aloha nasal pillow mask, which seems to fit and work well for me.

Does anyone have any feedback to offer about the S9 Autoset, pros and/or cons?
Anyone with suggestions on a different Auto around the same price ($549).
Thanks for any feedback.

I don't know where you got that information.......the Pro 2 machines were fully data-capable. Those and the REMstar Autos w/C-Flex are all that I've used since I started therapy. There are still a number of us on the forum who hold our old "tanks" in the highest esteem.......and use them nightly.
By the way, the Auto and Pro 2 used the same PCA board (motherboard) and the only difference was the internal programming.
But, at some point, the internal clock batteries will go dead and if you're not set up to change them and reset the clocks, you're probably as well off to "downgrade" to a newer make/model.


Den

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[bwexler]

I used an S9 Autoset for 3 years, before I switched to an ASV machine.
The S9 was a great machine. There are a couple current threads offering to sell used S9 for much less than your price. You may want to check them out.

[palerider]

as wulfman says, you can continue to slowly turn into crude oil... or take a quantum leap forward.

it always amuses me when people say their favorite thing is best, when they've never used what they're putting down.

it's true, I've never used anything as old as wulfman's favorite, my first cpap was the next generation after his, and the s9 series is *amazing* compared to that later model.

[Wulfman...]

as wulfman says, you can continue to slowly turn into crude oil... or take a quantum leap forward.

it always amuses me when people say their favorite thing is best, when they've never used what they're putting down.

it's true, I've never used anything as old as wulfman's favorite, my first cpap was the next generation after his, and the s9 series is *amazing* compared to that later model.

All you have to do is read through the forum pages of the various generations of Respironics and ResMed machines (and other brands) to see what problems and quirks they had. None of the machines from any manufacturer have been "perfect", but the old Legacy Series machines had lots fewer "issues" than the subsequent models.
If you find something you really like, at some point in time they'll get much cheaper.......before they disappear altogether. Before that happens, buy them up at very cost effective prices. Their purpose is to "blow air" to keep your airway open when you sleep. As long as you have that and data-capability, what more do you need? Someday, the most expensive, top-of-the-line machines currently made will be outdated and become cheaper, too. It's a never-ending cycle of planned obsolescence.


Den

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[palerider]

All you have to do is read through the forum pages of the various generations of Respironics and ResMed machines (and other brands) to see what problems and quirks they had. None of the machines from any manufacturer have been "perfect", but the old Legacy Series machines had lots fewer "issues" than the subsequent models.

you can make the same argument about a 59 chevy bel air... they're much simpler, they've have far far less to go wrong. you can work on them with little more than a couple wrenches and other simple tools. finding parts is likely to become increasingly difficult though.

compared to a more modern machine full of computers and other trickery that makes it far more complicated... like the 2009 malibu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPF4fBGNK0U

you keep your dinosaurs, I'd rather have something that'll take better care of me.

If you find something you really like, at some point in time they'll get much cheaper.......before they disappear altogether. Before that happens, buy them up at very cost effective prices. Their purpose is to "blow air" to keep your airway open when you sleep. As long as you have that and data-capability, what more do you need?

better, more easily accessible data, software that is orders of magnitude easier to use, and shows far more detail of what's happening that is possible with your treasured machines.

look at it this way, maybe he'll ship you that wonderful less "issues"(sic) machine to add to your treasured collection, can't have too many spare parts, can ya?

Someday, the most expensive, top-of-the-line machines currently made will be outdated and become cheaper, too. It's a never-ending cycle of planned obsolescence.

it's called progress, Den.

do you still ride a horse and buggy? do you still make trips to the outhouse? do you still pull buckets from the well?

[Wulfman...]

All you have to do is read through the forum pages of the various generations of Respironics and ResMed machines (and other brands) to see what problems and quirks they had. None of the machines from any manufacturer have been "perfect", but the old Legacy Series machines had lots fewer "issues" than the subsequent models.

you can make the same argument about a 59 chevy bel air... they're much simpler, they've have far far less to go wrong. you can work on them with little more than a couple wrenches and other simple tools. finding parts is likely to become increasingly difficult though.

compared to a more modern machine full of computers and other trickery that makes it far more complicated... like the 2009 malibu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPF4fBGNK0U

you keep your dinosaurs, I'd rather have something that'll take better care of me.

If you find something you really like, at some point in time they'll get much cheaper.......before they disappear altogether. Before that happens, buy them up at very cost effective prices. Their purpose is to "blow air" to keep your airway open when you sleep. As long as you have that and data-capability, what more do you need?

better, more easily accessible data, software that is orders of magnitude easier to use, and shows far more detail of what's happening that is possible with your treasured machines.

look at it this way, maybe he'll ship you that wonderful less "issues"(sic) machine to add to your treasured collection, can't have too many spare parts, can ya?

Someday, the most expensive, top-of-the-line machines currently made will be outdated and become cheaper, too. It's a never-ending cycle of planned obsolescence.

it's called progress, Den.

do you still ride a horse and buggy? do you still make trips to the outhouse? do you still pull buckets from the well?

Totally absurd!!!
And, your argument about the vehicles is really DUMB. You can still find lots of parts for the old stuff at places like NAPA. And, for specialty parts, there are lots of places on the Internet to buy them. The two newer vehicles we have are strictly "take it to the dealership" for repairs. At least I can do some wrenching on my older vehicles and get them from point A to point B. I had that situation with a leaky power steering hose on our '79 El Camino a couple of weeks ago. Ordered the part from the NAPA place I've dealt with for decades and had it in a couple of days (by mail) and fixed it myself.

Look at Cuba and all the old 50's vehicles they drive down there. Some pretty "cherry" looking wheels......that are still running.


Den

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[palerider]

Totally absurd!!!
And, your argument about the vehicles is really DUMB. You can still find lots of parts for the old stuff at places like NAPA. And, for specialty parts, there are lots of places on the Internet to buy them. The two newer vehicles we have are strictly "take it to the dealership" for repairs. At least I can do some wrenching on my older vehicles and get them from point A to point B. I had that situation with a leaky power steering hose on our '79 El Camino a couple of weeks ago. Ordered the part from the NAPA place I've dealt with for decades and had it in a couple of days (by mail) and fixed it myself.

Look at Cuba and all the old 50's vehicles they drive down there. Some pretty "cherry" looking wheels......that are still running.

ya know, Den, I'm glad that you're happy with your boat anchors. and it's great that you can change a water pump, good for you.

some people like a cpap they can take with them that shows 'em far more detail than what yours do, some people want a cpap they can move without wheels, that they can travel with easily. some people like a phone that can slip into their pocket and tell them how to get to places, and what the weather is like, and... well, all the things modern phones can do. some people like a car that'll keep them from getting their head torn off when someone in the opposing traffic falls asleep from untreated sleep apnea. did you even look at the vehicle, see how well that big heavy 50's era car protected the occupant?

I know you think all these things are really DUMB, that change is really DUMB, that progress is really DUMB. I know that change terrifies you.

fortunately, not everybody feels the way you do, or we'd all still be living in mud huts.

good to see you're a big fan of Cuba, they need friends... I have to wonder, though, if they'd actually been able to import newer cars and modern technology, would they still be living in the 50s? I guess we'll see now that the embargo conditions are changing.

anyway, while it's amusing to point out your extreme luddite tendencies, I know I'll never change your mind, because of your fears... so... you can have the last word.

[Wulfman...]

Totally absurd!!!
And, your argument about the vehicles is really DUMB. You can still find lots of parts for the old stuff at places like NAPA. And, for specialty parts, there are lots of places on the Internet to buy them. The two newer vehicles we have are strictly "take it to the dealership" for repairs. At least I can do some wrenching on my older vehicles and get them from point A to point B. I had that situation with a leaky power steering hose on our '79 El Camino a couple of weeks ago. Ordered the part from the NAPA place I've dealt with for decades and had it in a couple of days (by mail) and fixed it myself.

Look at Cuba and all the old 50's vehicles they drive down there. Some pretty "cherry" looking wheels......that are still running.

ya know, Den, I'm glad that you're happy with your boat anchors. and it's great that you can change a water pump, good for you.

some people like a cpap they can take with them that shows 'em far more detail than what yours do, some people want a cpap they can move without wheels, that they can travel with easily. some people like a phone that can slip into their pocket and tell them how to get to places, and what the weather is like, and... well, all the things modern phones can do. some people like a car that'll keep them from getting their head torn off when someone in the opposing traffic falls asleep from untreated sleep apnea. did you even look at the vehicle, see how well that big heavy 50's era car protected the occupant?

I know you think all these things are really DUMB, that change is really DUMB, that progress is really DUMB. I know that change terrifies you.

fortunately, not everybody feels the way you do, or we'd all still be living in mud huts.

good to see you're a big fan of Cuba, they need friends... I have to wonder, though, if they'd actually been able to import newer cars and modern technology, would they still be living in the 50s? I guess we'll see now that the embargo conditions are changing.

anyway, while it's amusing to point out your extreme luddite tendencies, I know I'll never change your mind, because of your fears... so... you can have the last word.

We can always count on you to take "anything", twist it all out of proportion and make it even more absurd.

Not all "change" is for the better. Especially when it's more expensive and still does the same thing......and it's obsolete in too short of a time. Some of the folks who come on the forum are using machines from 15 - 20 years ago. Now you insult them by calling their machines "boat anchors".

Remember the old General Electric slogan........"Progress is our most important product"? That was not really true, either. The truth is that "PROFIT" is their most important end result from the "progress".

One "odd" thing is that about 10 years ago, many of us were critiquing our "then new" Legacy models. Lots of us were wishing they had the technology that has since been incorporated into them......more storage, more sleep details, etc.
But, when you discover that you don't NEED that stuff because your therapy is virtually perfect without it, it doesn't make sense to keep shelling out money to stay at the forefront of technology. Frankly, I'd just as soon SAVE my money. Looks better in my bank accounts......to save up for a newer vehicle.......which I purchased a couple of weeks ago.

Good night. Sleep tight and sweet dreams with your "OLD" S9 ResMed.


Den

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[tiredofbeingsleepy]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I ordered it yesterday and it arrived this afternoon, so will give it a try tonight!
Palerider, those skins look great. Might have to check that out!

[tiredofbeingsleepy]

First morning with my S9 Autoset: AHI: 1.7 Pressure avg was 10.6 Leak was 7 L.
(My previous CPAP was set at 9, so good that I now have an Auto, as it looks like I needed 10.6 last night.