OP:
Erik, what does "reliability of sound quality" actually sound like?
Sorry, didn't mean to create a whole new Audiophile term. My Furman has been with me through several moves from several apartment complexes to my current detached home. I meant that I can rely on my system sounding just as good in the morning and evening no matter where I live, at least in terms of the power quality. The room and acoustics are something else. :) In some places like my two different San Francisco bay apartments I definitely could tell when it was not in the system.
I have read arguments against putting any kind of conditioner before an amp,
I live in lightning prone area and I absolutely will not plug anything directly into the wall here. Just make sure whichever Furman unit you use has LiFT and SMP at least. That will remove most of the noise and offer high quality surge protection.