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Power Conditioning / Surge Protection

I am looking for some advice on power conditioning and surge protection.  I have a dedicated circuit for my two channel system with eight outlets. Years ago I was talked into buying a couple of Richard Gray Power Stations which I still have in the system. Because of the logistics of my system they have served as additional outlets when power cords weren’t long enough but honestly I don’t know a damn thing about power conditioning or surge protection and whether I’m doing harm or good to my system.  I have a turntable, phono stage, music server, streamer, CD player, integrated amp and dual powered subs so I have a lot of need for power. I’m interested in protecting my equipment but I don’t want to muddy things up either. I’m willing to scrap the Richard Grays and either replace them with something else if there are better options.

I would greatly appreciate any advice from those who know about these things. I’m very happy with my equipment but feel the power issue is lacking or, at best, not well thought out. 
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mike_in_nc
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If you are buying a costly power unit and you hope for improvement in sound, the common advice TRY before you BUY is important. Power units' effects vary by system. I have had good results with the Torus RM-20, but that doesn't mean you will like it. It is a pretty no-nonsense solution.

If it's just surge protection you are after, I second the idea of a whole-house surge protector, professionally installed.
gdnrbob
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+1 on the whole house surge protector.
@facten recommended.

There is a nice comparison review on Positive Feedback:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directst...
It might help you understand the differences between the two different approaches AQ and PS Audio use.
Bob
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puppyt OP
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I have a whole home surge protector. I didn’t know if I needed something more. I was also curious about the benefits of a power conditioner
facten
2,760 posts
 
If you are in an area where you get a lot of lightning in storms then yes I’d suggest getting additional surge protection as a backup to the whole home surge protector. I’ve had to have a couple WHSPs replaced due to lightning striking that close, and luckily the WHSP did its job. My power conditioner includes surge protection, If you decide that you don’t want a power conditioner you might consider a Shunyata Venom Defender for additional surge protection, plug into an unused outlet where you have the equipment plugged in.

Specific to a power conditioner I’ve definitely found improvement from using one.
corelli
950 posts
 
If the priority is surge protection check out SurgeX
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