Much depends on where you live.
Here on the East Coast, our power is pretty stable ( though I am now typing this on UPS supplied current due to an unexpected power outage).
Some parts of the US have more variable power and a power conditioner is of greater value.
As far as adding something in front of an amp, the guys at McCormack said, Nay-nay.- Just turn it off should the power go out.
I have had the power go off and on a few times while listening, and the amp was fine. (My other equipment was behind a power conditioner).
Here on the East Coast, our power is pretty stable ( though I am now typing this on UPS supplied current due to an unexpected power outage).
Some parts of the US have more variable power and a power conditioner is of greater value.
As far as adding something in front of an amp, the guys at McCormack said, Nay-nay.- Just turn it off should the power go out.
I have had the power go off and on a few times while listening, and the amp was fine. (My other equipment was behind a power conditioner).