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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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gdnrbob
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@audio2design, 
Though I am not conversant with electrical design, I can see you are.
Trying to get through to some members is like 'preaching to the choir'.
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denverfred
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For what it’s worth, I use an RGPC to distribute power to all of my source components including my new LG OLED. The RG plus a Shunyata cable made my old Sony 2K pop with great blacks, etc. Unfortunately, almost unbelievably, this new LG comes with a hard wired ac cable. I’m sure it appreciates the RG to plug into. My power units all plug straight into a dedicated line, but I’d sure like to try a Niagara on them some time.
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puppyt OP
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Lots of interesting commentary here. Much appreciated. I actually called RGPC and spoke to Alex.  He couldn’t have been more helpful. Using serial numbers he was able to determine that I have one of the original predecessors to RGPC 400 Pro. He sent me a ton of information on how they work (as both a power conditioner of sorts and a surge protector) and the best way to use them. (Recall in my original post that I bought them years (20 or so) ago after being upsold by a now out of business stereo store.) I never really understood how they worked and what they were really for other than surge protection. Now I know a lot more. For now I am running my digital equipment (CD player, server, streamer) through one RGPC and running my turntable, phono preamp and integrated amp through another. Both are plugged into a dedicated circuit. I also have a whole home surge protector so I feel pretty good about my gear being protected. 
With all that said, I have also preordered the Niagara 1200. When that comes in, I will use it for my source equipment and amplification and use the Richard Gray’s for my subs which are currently plugged into non-dedicated wall outlets. The sub cord cords aren’t long  enough to reach the Richard Gray’s now but that won’t be a problem when I get the Niagara and can dedicated a Richard Gray to each sub. Very excited to see how this all turns out.
jafant
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puppyt

I have owned a RGPC Pro 400 since 2004. Never an issue.
Which products do you own?

Happy Listening!
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jafant

The two units I have don’t show a name or model number. The RGPC logo is different from that on current models. The folks at RGPC told me it was an early version of the 400. They’ve made some changes since then but I’m told they don’t really wear out. It seems to sound fine in my system


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