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How to Connect Surge Protector and Power Conditioner

I currently use two Monster surge protectors to handle all of my cords from electronic home theater devices. I do not have a rack system so please keep this in mind when recommending power conditioners.

Do I just buy a box type power conditioner, plug that into the wall, and then plug the two surge protectors into the power conditioner?

Thank you in advance!
craigert
craigert OP
147 posts
 
Well, 

I have a Sony OLED TV, Marantz preamp processor, Atoll amp, cable box, nighthawk router, Xbox, Rega P3 TT, and powered 12” subwoofer with 2 stereo speakers. 
I have 2 Monster JP 800 surge protectors if nothing else to plug everything into. 
My main question is whether I can plug surge protectors into a power conditioner which is then plugged into the wall. 
craigert OP
147 posts
 
I also need suggestions for power conditioners that are not rack mounted because this particular system is not rack mounted. 
tuberist
951 posts
 
surge protector is probably best if installed in your utility box by a certified eclectrician.
craigert OP
147 posts
 
Guys, The point of the thread is to talk about power conditioners. 
gdnrbob
4,471 posts
 
@OP, 
I think Tuberist is trying to give you some sound advice.
I installed a surge protector at my Mains, and think it money well spent.
Though it is sacrificial, I feel protecting all equipment downstream an important consideration.
After that, implementing a power conditioner makes sense.
If I were you, I would buy some Audioquest power conditioners and ditch the Monster Cable stuff.
Check out this review:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directstream-power-plant/
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