Surge protection, have you tried?

I use a FURMAN SS-6B PRO SURGE SUPPRESSOR, the kind of power strip a band will use on stage. Made of steel, won't melt like some of those plastic strips you are referring to. I don't notice any audible difference between using the strip or the amp plugged directly into the wall outlet.

to Mt10425...the Brickwall looks good. Is the difference that Furman sends the AC surge to ground and Brickwall sends it to neutral? I am not an EE, just interested.

57- I don't know that answer.

Psag...What pwr cond, do u have and what components are running thru it?

Lowrider57, I have Shunyata Research Cyclops to my amps, and Isoclean isolation transformers to the front end components.

Very very nice. I have Blue Circle BC86's for filtering and a Furman for power surges.
So, to get back on topic, if u live in an area with lightening strikes or unstable line voltage, I would say u need some protection. Audio Advisor sells the Furman line with a 30 day return policy.