I have installed a whole house suppressor, however it is my first understanding that these may not be sufficient to save your gear. I do not live in a high risk area, so it might be overkill to worry about it. What if I revised the question and asked if there is a good audiophile power strip that simply provides high quality power access for my non-amplifier components. |
ZeroSurge is not a conditioner AFAIR, and there were some clones under other brand names. (Non-MOV). I use it to power my vintage QUAD loudspeaker, which requires voltage (a lot) to be on for 24+hours. I never unpowered it. I don't like those plasticy cheap surge strips. The power strip I bought years ago (NAIM promoted) had no on/off switch. It is currently in use after a transformer that powers a pair of ancient mono tube amps designed for Britain. Doubt it is even a surge protector--just a high quality outlet box (with removable cord).
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@whart +1 on ZeroSurge. Similarly Brickwall or SurgeX
@zlone You're correct even if you have whole home surge protection (I do) the electricians still advise other surge protection at the equipment. I've had lightning strikes powerful enough to take out the whole home suppressor at the panel 3 times, though it did its job preventing any damage to the panel or otherwise. |
