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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
aberyclark OP
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I hooked up the Torus Tot Max today. What a great piece of gear. I had an oh so light buzz which is now gone. The unit is 50lbs and built like a tank. Plenty of space between outlets so all plug sizes work easily. Extremely snug connections. You have to take some effort to push in. 

I pkayed some Nora Jones and the background seemed a little blacker. No issues with imaging or sound changes. I basically got this unit for protection. I highly suggest Torus
tlong1958
158 posts
 
I’m leaning towards a Torus RM 15. Trying to find a deal on a new one
livin_262002
187 posts
 
FWIW I plug my tube integrated 50W PP amp into ExactPower EP15A. It sounds very good to my ears. Comparing to plugging into the wall, EP15A does lower the noise floor (blacker background) and voltage is rock-steady @ 120V and offers surge protection as well. Enjoy your Torus.
aberyclark OP
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Tling58, you will not be sorry. The unit you are looking at looks to be real winner. 
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ozzy
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Kinross,
I also have a Niagara 7000 which is great! I also have a whole house surge protector.
But, when I'm home and there is a lightning storm I still turn off the breakers and unplug.

ozzy
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