Surge Protectors

@rlb61 If you already own them and have used them for years there’s no reason to change. They’ve already delivered their value to you and will continue to do so, but in terms of new purchases I think they’ve been dethroned as the best buy.

I tried to make my reasoning clear in my blog post but here is the summary:

• They are no longer the only one’s relying on series mode protection.  Furman with SMP has it too and it's very good. TrippLite has some models which seem to perform as well but I'm not 100% sure if it's series mode or not.
• Zero/Brickwall no longer test as well as other units in terms of let-through voltage. The legendary low let through and low response times they gained fame for have been bested. See the Wirecutter article I link to.
• For the price they lack features we may want which Furman has, things like switched outlets, built in voltage regulation, active noise filtering, power factor correction, etc..

Of course ZeroSurge, Furman and TrippLite offer many different models but a straight up comparison between a ZeroSurge and a Furman with SMP and Lift makes the Furman a better buy.

Do you really want surge protection or just a method to reach your new 20 amp circuit?  The answer may be different.

Thanks @goose,

The answer is "both".

I've invested a tidy sum on my system, and I feel incredibly lucky to finally be able enjoy listening without constantly thinking about tweaks or upgrades. I simply wish to protect my investment. Whether that means installing a whole house surge protector or a plug-in wall unit really doesn't matter so long as I'm not going backwards by introducing any deleterious effects. 

If the whole house option is the way to go then I'd simply buy a longer power cable to reach the outlet. I'm not using anything super exotic or expensive (AudioQuest NRG X3).

If there are added benefits to the plug-in wall option (ie. noise filtering) well that's just an added bonus, but not something I really need. 

Being a 20amp circuit I just don't know which option is the best in terms of protection and fidelity. 

Medical grade power strip with surge protector in metal casing would be more than enough. It will cost you around $50-$100. If you have dedicated line get one without filtering option.

My audio guru recommended this and I had it professionally installed.

https://ep2000.com/products/home-protection-products/premium-surge-protection-filter/?v=e75edac1b83f

Something to consider.  And no, I've not had it trigger......yet.