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Surge protector or power conditioner?

I know I’m opening up a can of worms here but I’m going to ask anyway. I have been looking at a surge protector/power conditioner, specifically the Furman elite 15pfi or 15dmi. I don’t feel as though I need a “power conditioner” because I don’t notice any emi in my system. I mainly want surge protection. I have read that people have experienced negative results when plugging in their power amp into a power conditioner. Idk how true this is because I have never had a power conditioner before. 
My question is, is there any company that makes a quality surge protector similar to the furman elite series (13+ outlets) without the “power conditioning”? Also, is what I have read about people’s amplifiers being restricted due to power conditioners accurate?
james1911
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mattmiller
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Spend your money on some good audio tweeks ( iso platform, power cords better IC's, iso feet) that will help improve your sound, rather than chasing smoke and mirrors.

43 years in the High End hobby and Ive never used anything but a wall outlet, and Im a rolling stone, I move a lot. So power always changes.

Matt M
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ozzy62
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Well when you have 10 components to plug in, most homes don’t have enough outlets. So even if you don’t want a device, you need it.


turnbowm
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The noise filters in power conditioners can have a negative effect on power amps due to current-starving. Some manufacturers use Power Factor (energy reserve) technology to overcome this problem. The Furman Elite-15 PFi is a good example. User reviews have been very good, although Audioholics ran tests and wasn't impressed.
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hilde45
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Many have suggested a whole house surge, though it may not sub for some local protection (I'm fuzzy on that). Here's a thread:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/environmental-potentials-whole-house-surge-protection-can-i-g...
turnbowm
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The Tripp-Lite Spike Cube thread may be of interest...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tripp-lite-spike-cube
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