Amps Power Conditioners and Lightning, what to do?

I run a fully active Linn AV51 system (7 dual mono amps, pre/pro, universal player, TV, cable box.... you know the deal...)

I also live in the lightning capital of the world..... The St Pete/Tampa area.

For this reason, I would like to keep surge protection on my equipment, which I currently do with several Chang Lightspeed units (9900 amp, 9600 iso and an HT 1000), they do well, but lately I’ve begun to experiment with power cords… and I am wondering what is the best way to SAFELY do this system so as to not decrease dynamics and sound quality, yet not expose me to the potential of total loss in a storm.

I anticipate adding several dedicated lines soon…. This however doesn’t cover the lightning issue, and with 7 amps, it’s a real concern. I’ve heard of people adding surge protectors outside the home, but have no real feedback on such units, or where to start to look for them.

So…. Should I:

1. Continue with power conditioners and add better power cords between the components and power conditioner (seems low yield to me) or is this worth while?
2. Go with dedicated lines, this doesn’t address the issue of lightning though, and I would have little protection against it….
3. ????????????????

You input is appreciated, and likely will direct my next avenue of upgrades……

Thanks!

Ken