It's my understanding that a MOV based surge protector is by design, a "disposable" item. They can take just so many hits, and then they're done. The problem being, you don't know when they're done.

I'm by no means an expert...hell, I'm not even a novice when it comes to electricity. I'm just going on what I've read on websites and boards. After some semi-extensive online reading, I came up with non-MOV as being the best way to protect my gear.

I by no means expect any audible improvements. That's not my goal. I don't want any audible changes at all! I just want my stuff safe and sound.

Brickwall has an excellent reputation. The Adcom ACE-315 seems to be based on the same technology, and costs less.