Power conditioner or outlet?


I have a Shunyata MPC-12a power conditioner. Read that it was a good choice for audio equipment so I bought it. I also have high end power cords to all my equipment, as well as to my Shunyata.

I have recently read comments from listeners that you should plug your amp/preamp straight into the wall. Is that the case if you have a good power conditioner? I will do so if it is a better option, just concerned about no surge protection for the amps...but also don't want degraded sound! I am asking this because I am a newbie at all this, more money than audio sense. I am interested if anyone might have any experience in this
easola01

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I have two dedicated 20 amp lines for my equipment.  I plug everything direct into those Furutech outlets.  I plugged in an iFi AC iPurifier which claims to have surge protection as well as noise cancellation, all for $99.  So amp, dac and streamer and then the iFi takes up all four plugs. 

I had a Furman 15i but got tired of the boxes and wire clutter and went for simplification as I never found it had any effect good or bad.  If the iFi does not work and equipment gets fried, I consider it a good excuse to get new equipment.  I feel the same way about my power tools, I love when I wear them out because then I can upgrade :)