Power strips- too many choices

Out of necessity I need to use a power distributer/ strip. I am impressed with how many options there are and how varied the reviews of the strips are; even some discussing degradation of the sound. It seems surge protection would be valuable but cant figure out the other features. Trying to decide between, Isotek vs Gigawatt vs PS audio.
Don't want to spend too much as there are other cabling needs pending. Further complicating the purchase; I have 7 cords and at least per the Isotek website it seems that its best to use only one outlet lest resulting in "noise" from the outlier. ( but isn't the idea of the strip to clean up that "noise") Any suggestions would be appreciated.

mpomerantz12-12-2020 1:55pm

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barts Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 712 posts 12-13-2020 at 02:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I live where we loose power about once a year due to downed trees during a storm. When I see the wind is going to be significant I throw the stereo 20 amp breaker in the main panel. If in fact the power does go out then I throw a whole lot of breakers to prevent the surge from hammering appliances. I use a PS Audio Stellar Powerplant 3 which is good for a continuous 300 watts. Only source components are powered by it. Amps are plugged directly into the wall. The source components draw just under 100 watts. And somewhat surprisingly to me that doesn't vary with volume, I did think that the tube pre would vary a bit with volume.
curiousjim Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,631 posts 12-14-2020 at 03:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Plus one for Audence. I have an AR6 and other than the led going out, I have no complaints. All the best. JD
mre28m5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 36 posts 12-14-2020 at 05:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The WAudio 3900 power strip @ $200 has received favorable mentions elsewhere on AudioGon. And it was positively reviewed by Audiophilia. Might be worth considering.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 12-14-2020 at 06:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete if you want just a power strip look for a wiremold or tripplite model with no switches no LED’s you want more functionality, then it gets complicated
lowrider57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,417 posts 12-14-2020 at 11:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree with jjss49. Decide if you want power conditioning or filtering in the strip. If so, the Furman power stations are good performers with minor power conditioning plus surge protection. If all you need is a strip for distribution, then Wiremold is high build quality and transparent. Will not colour or affect sonics.