UPS or surge protector/power conditioner? And if UPS, recommendations please under 1K

Thank you so much! I have read so many different things in regard to UPS', some where they say they're better than a power conditioner, some say the other way around...That's why I came to the experts here - so thank you again for the advice and the confirmation on the Furman😃

I should have also mentioned that I have a whole house surge protector as well...And the funny thing is we never lose power here! Cannot remember the last time we lost power. Have been so very fortunate in that regard and the weather here in NH can be quite temperamental🤣

Thanks again guess I'll be sticking with my Furman!

I should have also mentioned that I have a whole house surge protector as well...And the funny thing is we never lose power here!

That’s great. Please keep in mind that the whole house vendors, along with the NEC recommend a whole house protector for things which cannot be disconnected. GFCI outlets, fire alarms, home automation and the silicon circuits in modern washers and dryers. They still universally recommend point of use protection for sensitive electronics, meaning your TV, computers and audio gear.

I lost a laptop during a thunderstorm. Whole house suppressor but charger was in a random outlet. Bam. Only piece of gear damaged that night. Everything else I have Furman or Tripp-Lite on.

Also, Furman with SMP has advanced protection for brown-outs and white-outs.  Long times when you dont' have a surge but the voltage is not within spec.  The Furman will disconnect until the voltage comes back to normal.  Some Furmans require a reset, some will automatically restore power, but you get the idea. 

Thanks so much Erik! Appreciate all the advice and recommendations man! IGreat info!

I’d be concerned that a UPS isn’t optimized for audio.  No evidence to back that up but would be a concern for me.  Another option, you could get this highly-regarded Audience AR2p and plug two of these Wiremold power strips into it and have 16 outlets at your disposal.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb7h7e-audience-adeptresponse-ar2p-ox-ac-power-conditioner-55477-ac-conditioners

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Legrand-Wiremold-8-Outlet-15-Amp-Compact-Power-Strip-6-ft-Cord-UL205BC/205469923

Just another option to ponder FWIW, and best of luck.

UPS are for things like computers/pc's. 
As an audiophile, I would go for merchandise made for our hobby.

Furman is well regarded. I would also look into the Audioquest Niagra series.

Bob