Power Conditioners

I have about $5,000 invested in a 2 channel stereo setup. Marantz PM7000N integrated receiver, Canton Chrono SL596 speakers, Rega P6 table, blue jeans Canare 4S11 cables. Is it worth it to buy a cheap power conditioner/protector like this https://www.musicdirect.com/power/furman-pst-8-d-digital-power-station or this https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/power-conditioners/products/pangea-quattro-power-center

Will I be able to hear a difference/is my equipment sensitive enough to notice a difference; or will a typical surge protector suffice? Otherwise, will it be a waste of money to spend money on a low priced conditioner?

Thanks!

ecrotty05-03-2020 3:59pm

hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,231 posts 05-08-2020 at 12:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here’s what I assume: Surge protection/protecting gear is a must. Some (modest) amount of power treatment is at least warranted as an experiment, just to pay respect to the quality of gear one has invested in. The questions get trickier when one asks: (a) how much investment is worth the $$ and (b) which kinds of treatment and how much should one spend. I suppose the trickier questions can be tackled by doing comparative listening (with various power gear) but BEFORE one goes and tries all that it would help to narrow down what to compare. So, here are my questions: How might one measure the quality of power on their line prior to listening? What tool would one use? What measurements strongly correlate with audible effects that detract from the music?
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,231 posts 07-06-2020 at 11:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @foster_9 Thanks for the suggestion. I'll save it for future reference. Much appreciated.