Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?

@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!

Transparent Power isolator is a great surge protector. Surge power Design is of a hydraulic nature. It’s on the expensive side but it’s a conditioner that does not restrict Power.

A lot of high-end audio systems use this.

Always interested in comments about this conditioner.