Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?

I would also recommend a whole house protecter.  It’s definitely saved AV equipment and more over time.  

We had over 1000 lightning strikes in Sydney a couple of evenings ago. Many years ago, a surge protector with a large connected-equipment guarantee sacrificed itself.  It took a fair bit of argy bargy but they eventually coughed up.

We are still using copper for many internet connections, which can be a way in for strikes.  Also roof antennae for broadcast TV reception!

I have talked to my local dealer about trying out a Shunyata - Venom V16 Power Conditioner. If I don't think it makes my systerm sound $3K (including power cord) better, I can return it. But it's on order and I'll have to wait a while.

@audio-b-dog 

That’s a good starting point and should give you a good perspective on how a power conditioner works in your system. If you like what you hear then V16 + whole surge protection device in your main breaker box should set you up nicely.
Keep us posted! 

lalitk, I hear you on the box surge protector. I'm not sure that will come soon, though. I have to work my budget out with my wife, and I've spent $18K on new speakers, $4K on a Moon streamer, and $3K on a surge protector/power conditioner, if I like the Shunyata. I have never spent that kind of money all in one fell swoop before. I don't know how the rest of you married follk deal with spouses, but if I were left to my own devices, without a budget, I would spend so much money that in the end even I would think it was foolish. But I will look into the power boxes surge protectors. I have three boxes now, but one I think is the main one. I'd have to ask an electrician. But again, there is a lot of diplomacy to being a married audiophile.