To Filter or Not To Filter . . .


I don't know if I have a problem that needs fixing. I live in Northern California and currently do not implement any sort of power filtration, conditioning, or surge protection devices. In short of trial and error, how do I know if I need these or not? I am currently using rhodium A/C receptacles with VH audio flavor 4 power cables with rhodium connectors. Thanks!
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First, CYA. Get a Brick Wall surge supressor to protect your equipment from lightening strikes. Or, you can have an electrician wire a whole house surge supressor in on your main panel for under $100. Now you can sleep at night knowing the system will be there to listen to. Next, borrow or trial/demo a few line conditioners to evaluate results. I'm confident you'll here positive improvements. Lastly, when the time is right, run a sub-panel to support your A/V system and Audio system. Run dedicated lines and keep the analog on a different leg than the digital. Suggest Porter Port outlets. After the dedicated lines are in, you'll be amazed at the improvements. And the room lights wont dim when you crank it up........... Good Luck.
PS Audio has a new device similar to their Ultimate Outlet that installs flush in the wall. So it looks like a large wall outlet. But eliminates another box on the floor and an AC cord. There are large isolation transformers that can be installed near the panel. Low WAF but great for that Frankenstein look. And of course, several companies offer high quality in wall AC wire.