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 installed a whole house surge protector on my main breaker panel and another on my Geothermal unit. 

But, when I am aware of lightening events, I still unplug.

ozzy
The only power conditioner that actually improved the sound quality with my mono amps is the Core Tech 1800 balanced unit. I modified it by eliminating the internal outlet daisy chain wiring and installed all Furutech NCF outlets and inlet.
That being said at this point do not order one due to the companies strange recent activity. But if you can find a used one it is worth it.

ozzy