Basic surge protection with some noise filtering without strangling the amplifier?


I’m looking to get a basic multi-outlet surge protector that has some basic noise filtering and that has at least a few outlets for high-voltage equipment (amp in my case) that will not kill the sound of the amp.

Do those of you with practical experience and/or technical know-how think that that the Furman Elite -15 PF i fits this description?  (From its own write-up, it does.) Are there other devices in roughly the same price range (<$1k), that I should consider?

The amps in question are a JRDG 625 V2 and a CODA CSib.

For one data point of comparison, I tried plugging the 625 V2 into a Torus RM-20 and while the sound floor did seem improved (from already very quiet to even blacker), the sound quality immediately suffered a lack of vitality and dynamism. So, the amp is not connected that way any more.  The other upstream components (pre-amp, Roon Nucleus One, streamer & DAC) do seem to like the Torus though. 

kirkwallace

@ghdprentice -Also, recommended, put your amp on a separate dedicated line from the rest of your equipment. This has a very positive impact. 

Any concern about ground loops?  I’ve read to avoid one should keep system on same circuit. 

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@mahgister - On average we suffer 2 non-storm related power events a month here.  From line work to automobiles to goodness knows what. 

Wow... Other country other climate i think...

Here all is relatively previsible  even the imprevisible...

@kirkwallace   Hello.  Great!!!  If the Furman works for you, especially at that low price point, run with it.  There's always more than one way to skin a cat Lol!!!  Happy listening.