Sort of a PSA here, but considering the issues raised in this thread, I truly believe anyone with a paycheck or two invested in HT should make sure their gear is connected to a good UPS or Power Conditioner. Unchecked undervoltages, which won't trigger most power strips, can kill a power supply after only a year or two - sort of a silent killer in the HT world. HT gear is a terrible thing to waste.

To give an idea, I've never had a single component fail in all the time I've been protected, even 10+ years after the warranty runs out.

The best part is, good protection can be gotten for about $100 now from companies like Panamax and Monster Cable with their smaller models and capable "power-strip" style units.

Just $.02, for what it's worth.