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Power strip for sequenced preamp/amp turn on and turn off?

I have both a tube preamp and power amp and religiously follow the mantra of "preamp on first, the amp on... then amp off and preamp off."  Well, yesterday, I got tripped with and reversed the sequence and swear that I have never heard 3-4 seconds of distortion ever so awful out of my speakers until the electronics settled down.  I don't think I blew a driver, but it could have had a good effect on the speakers.  

I am lead to believe that their are "power strips" or devices that you can connect one's amp and preamp to that will automatically sequence the amp and preamp turn-on and turn-off.   Can anyone head me in the right direct for such a device? 
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maxwave
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APC  H 10 owner’s manual :
´´ Sequenced Turn On/Off
Ensures connected equipment is powered-up/down in the proper order and with the right amount of delay between the stages. This feature allows the user to program a delay into the sequence between 0 and 12 seconds. This delay feature eliminates transients that can affect connected components. ´´
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maxwave
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APC  H10  or  APC H15   will do it
But it is more than a power strip

https://www.markertek.com/product/apc-h10bk/apc-h10blk-av-1kva-h-type-power-conditioner-120v-black
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maxwave
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@trianglezerius 
Do you use another power conditioner brand for audio ?
or is your amp  connected in the wall socket ?
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@trianglezerius
Thanks . I will take a look at Pi Audio Groups Uberbuss. I realy appreciate.
My power amplifiers ( solid state ) and my processor are  ´´ ON ´´  24/7   , so I do not use  the ´´ delay’´ feature.

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@trianglezerius 
I am a bit surprised because  the two outlets , dedicated to Amps or Sub , are supposed to be  ´´ unfiltered ´´
I own both : APC H10 and APC H15 . 
May be , my ears are getting to old to  hear the difference.

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