Power Conditioner/Surge Protection for my System


I need some advice from my fellow audio enthusiasts. I read through the threads and couldn't find much help on my situation.

I currently have 2 dedicated lines installed. I use one for my power amp and one for the rest for my electronics (everything listed below). It was a noticeable improvement and would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an upgrade. Due to power outages from spring storms I have fried an eprom chip in one of my components twice in the last couple years (I leave my equipment on 24/7 in standby mode). It was no problem to replace, but I really need to do something to protect my investment.

What I am looking for is a power conditioner / surge protector that doesn’t need to necessarily help my sound (although I wouldn’t mind), but one that doesn’t hurt it.

I have tossed around getting something from Shunyata or Richard Gray, but saw some others out there and thought I would maybe get some advice. I was initially thinking about a Hydra 4 for my components and a Hydra 2 for my amp.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Levinson 27.5
Levinson 37
Levinson 380S
Levinson 36S
Thiel 2.4
Kimber 1130 interconnects
Kimber 3035 speaker cables
Kimber 2120 Digital IC
Transparent and Synergistic power cords
dewinkle
Dewinkle looking at the same issue here in Kansas. The thunderstorms seem a bit more aggressive this year.

Equi=Tech Son of Q
Synergistic Research Powercell

Shunyata should suit you well along with Transparent products like the PIR and PIMM.
I use a Marigo, but I think they are not made anymore. I would check out the Richard Grey. But still, nothing prevents lightning from frying a system. Unplug during storms.
Give the PS Audio Power Plant Premier a try. It just won two awards in TAS. I agree it's the best protection as well!