Surge protection, no filtering, no regen please...

Frankly, you probably won't be able to buy anything that will protect you from lightning. There is do much energy in one bolt that there isn't much you can do about it.

Look at it this way, the average lightning bolt has enough energy to lift the Titanic out of the water. Given that happens in less than a second, you have an idea of what you are up against.

I suggest you pick a power conditioner which sounds better than just straight from the wall. When there is a danger of lightning, just unplug every thing.

i have not personally tried them yet, but given your requirements, i would check out the bpt cpc. i believe you can order one with surge protection but no filtering.

i am changing my system soon and will need a new power device, and they are who i am looking at calling myself.

they are very well reviewed and are available with a trial period if you don't take advantage of the lower audiogon pricing.

i agree, however, that anything you put between your system and the wall will probably change the sound somehow, though often for the better. also, with bpt you can upgrade things like outlets to your taste to try to minimize the change in sound quality.

I second Buffs comments; particularly regarding fully isolated power for digital & analog. Having the amp on a separate circuit mandatory imho. I feel 20 watt circuits are very worthwhile,especially for the amp. I would add that an older MIT Z Stabilizer ll is worth looking into. My experience was increased clarity and dynamics with no downside. It has provided a more nuanced, delicate and involving sound in my system. It's was also marketed as providing some protection for other equipment. I wouldn't be surprised if MIT markets a newer version sometime.

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