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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
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erik_squires
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@ghosthouse 

They do, which is why I specified SMP and LiFT as being the important features for me. 

I use an older model, Elite 15i something something, although sometimes I supplement it with a voltage regulator. 
erik_squires
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This depends on a great deal. 

There is the thought that a surge protector could limit the current. Never seen this proven, but Furman with LiFT and SMP work really great and have fabulous noise reducing characteristics. 

Also, trust your ears. I mean, try it. :) 

I find my system sounds much better wiht a Furman in place than not, and it has a fabulous surge protection built in. 

Best,

E
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