I cannot answer whether a power conditioner is better than a power strip (distributor). However, I did have the opportunity to compare the ESP power strip with the Ensemble (Swiss made) power strip. Both are priced at about $ 1000.00 (retail, new). The ESP's performance is very poor, compared to the Ensemble and is therefore vastly overpriced. It hardly deserves to be marketed as a high-end audioproduct.
