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Surge protector vs wall debate for amps

Hi, I feel like I've sifted through endless threads from over the years and the advice still seems divided... I have a Pass Labs x250.8 and an Anthem STR Preamp. I currently have both plugged into the same Furman conditioner and have noticed a difference in sound compared to plugging it into a regenerator or directly into the wall -- which makes sense.
That said I really don't feel comfortable plugging thousands of dollars directly into the wall in the rare event of a lightning strike or any other EMI. I rent my apartment so I can't make modifications to the wiring of the unit.
So that said I want to get a surge protector exclusively for my amp that won't throttle power, sound stage, or anything. Given my amp, are there any recommendations for something like this that won't break the bank and is still quality?
Thank you!
jwh2

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@mike_in_nc …. you beat me to it. I have a Bryston 4Bsst2 with the Bryston BIT-15 and the combination seems to work well. As far as I know Torus manufactures power conditioners for Bryston. Bryton just individualizes the product by using their own face plate. 

@jwh2 - I'm not sure what your definition of affordable is, but the BIT-15 set me back about $2100. Definitely an investment but for me it is worth it since I also have quite a few power outages in the summer thunderstorm season. 
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