Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms?

THE AYES HAVE IT…The ‘yes’ votes win.

Probably the easiest question ever answered on Audiogon.

@mytthor 

Unplug.

l agree with you. I always unplug between listening dates as it makes so much common sense. Leaving hi-fi on all the time invites trouble. If you are the sort of person who leaves the house regularly it probably doubles the risk of an embarrassing event. The ‘event’ does not just have to be a lightening strike but a catastrophic failure causing a fire.

It makes me wonder if insurance companies have some ducking and diving ‘riggle-room’ if a house burns down?
If the fire officers investigation discovers that the owner was out, the hi-fi was the seat of the fire, the owner admits…..’oh shucks, l always leave my hi-fi on because it sounds better that way’ how would the insurer feel about that?

As an observer, this scenario would just make me laugh. It would be so cringe worthy.