@OP,
I think Tuberist is trying to give you some sound advice.
I installed a surge protector at my Mains, and think it money well spent.
Though it is sacrificial, I feel protecting all equipment downstream an important consideration.
After that, implementing a power conditioner makes sense.
If I were you, I would buy some Audioquest power conditioners and ditch the Monster Cable stuff.
Check out this review:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directstream-power-plant/
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I think Tuberist is trying to give you some sound advice.
I installed a surge protector at my Mains, and think it money well spent.
Though it is sacrificial, I feel protecting all equipment downstream an important consideration.
After that, implementing a power conditioner makes sense.
If I were you, I would buy some Audioquest power conditioners and ditch the Monster Cable stuff.
Check out this review:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directstream-power-plant/
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