Power conditioner help

I am learning a lot from all of this. And I started out with what I thought was a simple query. I am researching whole house surge protectors like the Environmental Potentials 2050. Any experience with those sorts of devices? Thanks.

I had a PS Audio Premier and replaced it with a Transparent Power Isolator 4. The Transparent was a huge step up from the Premier, so I would go with the Transparent. I would also have dedicated lines put in if you don't have them already. They make a huge difference. If you don't have dedicated lines, do that before getting a power conditioner, if you can.

Thanks mrvordo. Very helpful indeed! I already have a dedicated line, so I'm  covered there. I have decided to go with the PIR and a PCXL too. 

arsh,

I am a big Transparent cabling fan and a number of years ago, I was visiting Audio Advice in Raleigh NC.  Their main room featured Wilson Audio speakers, ARC/Bryston gear and OPUS complete cabling.

They were also using all of the different Transparent PC in all of their rooms, even the smaller/less costly set-ups.  Mark Levinson, Classe' Rotel
B&W, Aerial speakers.

Jafant, thanks for your comments. I am also a big fan of Transparent. I have been very happy with all of their products I have owned. Their customer service is excellent; they are very helpful and willing to answer questions. Not only that but they know the technical facets of their products very well (not always the case with some companies I have encountered). When have called them with questions over the years, I usually get to talk with the same people--nice to have consistent contacts.  Definitive Audio in Seattle is a great high-end dealer, and they cable all their best systems (Wilson, ARC, Dagostino, etc) with Transparent. They got me started on Transparent gear years ago. I'm excited to hear what the PIR and XLPC do in my system.