Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?

lalitk, I hear you on the box surge protector. I'm not sure that will come soon, though. I have to work my budget out with my wife, and I've spent $18K on new speakers, $4K on a Moon streamer, and $3K on a surge protector/power conditioner, if I like the Shunyata. I have never spent that kind of money all in one fell swoop before. I don't know how the rest of you married follk deal with spouses, but if I were left to my own devices, without a budget, I would spend so much money that in the end even I would think it was foolish. But I will look into the power boxes surge protectors. I have three boxes now, but one I think is the main one. I'd have to ask an electrician. But again, there is a lot of diplomacy to being a married audiophile.

@audio-b-dog 

I hear you, for many of us; it’s a balancing act—pursuing your passion for high-fidelity sound while keeping harmony at home. Ultimately, it’s about finding that sweet spot where your passion and your partnership coexist harmoniously. 

As for the surge protector and power conditioning, they are two sides of a coin. Whenever you are ready, consult an electrician and plan for installation.

Good choice on shunyata even better dealer let's you try it.i don't know how long manufacture states the breakin period is may check on that. I do think things perform better after 50 or so hours when new.enjoy the music

OP - Since you have the Shunyata on trial why not pick up a Furman 20i that can be returned and compare them?  Might save yourself some significant change.  +1 on the whole-house urge protection.  It's a no-brainer at a few hundred dollars installed.

Sounds like you have an understanding spouse.  Lucky man.

Surge protection.   I'd stay away from urge protection!