I have been using a Panamax MR5100 Protector and 10 yrs of service have seen it few times shut off and reboot with our electric shut down and reboot.. Never had a lighting strike but close few times....But something is better than nothing I am sure...I have it on dark and when something happens it lights up and shows the voltage....I think at times of replacing but never had a hard hit on it..
Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
My power went out during the LA fires. A power spike blew my preamp's fuse even though it was plugged into an ancient Monster transformer surge protector. So, I need to buy something to plug my gear into. The prices, however, range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars. Surge protectors have never been at the top of my list of equipment to buy, but I think it's time.
I have a fairly expensive system, about $75K, consisting of VPI Prime Signature turntable, ARC PH-7 phono preamp, McCormack CD (universal disc), Pass XP 30 preamp, Moon streamer, and Hovland Radia amp. New equipment mixed in with old, but all very good stuff. I've never compared surge protectors. So, how little can I spend on a surge protector without disrespecting my previous investment?