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Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?

Just curious. I've heard for years not to plug amp into a surge protection evice. Does this apply to a preamp as well? Are the component fuses enough? Do affordable surge protection/conditioners exist that do not effect sound quality? 
Some of the mid line Furman studio units look nice. Plus you have the SurgeX/Brick devices that look like real winners. However, I'm not wanting any sound quality issues. BUT, I don't want my equipment destroyed as well. 

Thoughts please
aberyclark
rbstehno
1,430 posts
 
 I had my utility put a whole house surge arrester on the meter before it enters the house. Everything in my house is protected after the meter. We have some great lightning storms here in Georgia and my neighbors have experienced issues with their appliances during storms while I haven’t. My ps audio bhk amp sounds the best when plugged directly into the wall but I run everything else thru a ps audio conditioner. During lightning storms, I don’t unplug anything and sometimes I still listen to music without worrying.
68pete
1,001 posts
 
When i was using my PS Audio P10 the amp sounded better at the wall
ianmuir1
9 posts
 
Look at a UK company called power inspired, they make full sinewave power regenerators for about £500. I use one and it is very good
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
I might have to give Furman a try and see what happens sound wise
aberyclark OP
1,355 posts
 
I was unaware Emotiva offers power strips. This one looks interesting

https://emotiva.com/collections/accessories/products/cmx-6
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