recomendation on a power conditioner

Be aware of the total amps that your componants need to draw and than find out what the amp output is for the conditioner that you buy.If you have the funds,the PS Audio units are good,but thier amp output is limited(depending on the different units they make)Of course I found this out the hard way.Because my budget is limited I have been using Powervar units for the past year.I understand that they are possibly limiting my gear in some small ways but overall I heard a very nice and noticeable improvement in the overall sound by using them.They are available used, here & at ebay for $80-300 depending on amp output.Imagine they are easily resold if they don't work for you.

thinking about purchasing a demo shunyata hydra 4 from a local dealer. Contacted shunyata a nd they recomended hooking up an integrated amp to it. admittedly im new to this so i think i am going to try it out. i have a musical fidelity x-150 along with a naim cd5x cd player
im going to start off with. the turntable and phono stage
ill add in later cause i dont use them as much

If you want relatively cheap surge protection and EMI RFI filtering that "does no harm" to the audio signal, try the Brick Wall Filters at www.brickwall.com. $250 for an 8 outlet unit with surge protection that does not "wear out" over time like most MOV based surge protectors do.

If you are creative, there are plenty of mods (aftermarket outlets, ERS, Bybees, upgrade the attached power cord) that can be performed on this unit that will improve it further. But to be honest, straight out of the box its pretty good.

This question has been beat to death. There is absolutely no consensus on whether you need one, whether surge protection is needed or screws up everything, which is the best buy, or even whether there is a best unit. Try listening for yourself.

Actually, there is a consensus that, if you live with frequent surges and likely lightening strikes in the neighborhood, a surge protector at the power entry point is prudent for your own safety as well as for your system.

Kal