It all depends on how critical your eyes are. Just like listening to music: A lot of people can't hear the differences that a good power conditioner makes(definition, bass tautness, soundstaging, less grain/more extention and transparency), and think those of us that CAN hear the difference are nuts. Get a Richard Grey's Power Company, or Shunyata conditioner(audition, if possible)and see for yourself whether it's worth it. All conditioners offer some surge protection, BTW.
