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Surge Protectors & Power Conditioners

I currently live in Florida so frequent storms, sandy soil (which is a poor conductor for grounding) and aging local grid infrastructure. I’m trying to deal with the resulting electrical noise, voltage spikes, and electromagnetic interference. Unfortunately with no basement, running a new dedicated power line is not an option. I’m looking at surge protectors/power conditioners as a possible solution.


I'm reading just enough to be dangerous about the impact of filtering on sound which is not always positive and the large power draws from amps that filtering can interfere with unless the unit has some kind of power reserve generation or some outlets that are unfiltered.

I'm looking for recommendations that will not require a second mortgage. The equipment I'm trying to protect/optimize: darTZeel 468 & 18ns, Lampi Aphrodite, Aurender n30sa and HeadAmp BHSE. Many thanks
 

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roadcykler
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How do you know there are voltage spikes and electromagnetic interference? Have electrical things been ruined or made inoperable do to overvoltage?

zlone
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I like my PS Audio P15, however my amp sounds better plugged into the wall. That will be the trick, finding one that does not adversely affect the amp sound. Definitely start with the whole house surge protector if you don’t have one already. 

And based on your equipment, you can afford to break the bank, don’t skimp.

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26mo18pts
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I have a Furman IT 20 that list for around $5,000 new that made a big difference

on my system, which includes a BHSE. I saw a used one for around $2200. They are well built and I highly recommend.

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