When using a power conditioner, why is it advised to run amps directly to the wall?


I have seen it recommended that power for amplifiers should be run directly from the wall outlet vs through the power conditioner. Why?  
I have a 5.1 HT setup with all McIntosh electronics including three monoblocks and one stereo amp. I have everything running power from the MOC1500 Power Control Center. 
Look forward to learning. 

jfrost27

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Thanks for all feedback everyone. The issue seems to have many opinions dependent on many different situations.

 I have had literally everything in my rack plugged into the Mac power center for nearly 16 years plus I just added a big powered sub a few weeks ago. It sounds great and I have had no problems at all. BUT, I think I will take the suggestion above and contact McIntosh to be sure. 

@cueball9

Thanks for finally mentioning protection in the event of a power surge!  I wondered when it would come up. The power in my area is fairly unreliable and goes completely out several times a year minimum. It’s so bad that I installed a whole house generator last fall. I’m concerned about frying my system as a result. 
 

I am sold on the idea of installing dedicated power runs to the system after the many mentions and recommendations for that. As my system is in a basement man cave, the main panel is just a short distance away. It would be cheap insurance. I have a good friend that is a professional electrician who has worked on my house several times too. I will get right on that one. 
 

And lastly, the McIntosh MPC1500 is not an inexpensive unit. It was $5,000 back in 2009 when I bought the whole system. I think it’s around $7,000 now!  The comment was made that you get what you pay for. I would like to think that what I got is pretty good. And also mentioned is the synergy with all the other Mac gear.  But I will contact McIntosh for peace mind. 
 

Again, many thanks to all for your guidance.