Good post JD-- I agree. I also face this dilemma and discussed it at length with Steve McCormack and his advice was to plug amps (especially) directly into the wall outlet, and unplug them during electrical storms. But my amp (DNA2 Rev. A) is a 300/600/1200 wpc into 8, 4, and 2 Ohms, and can potentially source a LOT of current. I have a dedicated AC system, good outlets, and high quality power cords-- each of these is important to best sound. I do use a Monster surge protector in my "sort of" HT system. Good Luck. Craig
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Well my 2 dedicated lines are installed.I believe a number 12 wire(s) direct from the panel to 2 Pass and Seymour 20 amp isolated ground outlets(no wire connectors)Two seperate lines going to 2 outlets.My question is: I have read alot of positive things about plugging your amplifier directly into the outlet.I am concerned about not surge protecting my amp,but I want the best performance also.The rest of my system is plugged into a Monster Cable HTS 5000(I have a seperate 2 channel system-amp,dac,cd)and my home theatre system(reciever,dvd,5 channel amp) I would appreciate some advice on how to configure this.I have 3 outlets I can utilize.2 are dedicated,and 1 is just a normal outlet(15 amp) Like always I appreciate everyones input. PS-I was kind of shocked(no pun intended)how tight the Pass and Seymour outlets were when I plugged in my amp.That is one tight fit. Thank you-from the dog who can't afford Krell.