{"product_id":"synergistic-research-galileo-sx-ground-block-mkii","title":"Synergistic Research Galileo SX Active Ground Block MKII","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSynergistic Research Galileo SX Active Ground Block MKII\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galileo SX Active Ground Block MKII is a re-engineered version of Synergistic Research's original Galileo SX Ground Block, built with technology developed for the company's flagship Galileo SX PowerCell line conditioner. Its chassis is machined from a solid billet of aluminum and carbon fibre to reduce chassis resonance. Inside, three Active EM Cells — two rolled cells in carbon fibre housings and one flat cell with a copper mesh ground plane — are biased by a new dual-channel, multi-frequency ULF generator with twice the signal strength of the original, powered by a redesigned linear power supply. With 70 ground ports, it's built to accommodate large, multi-component systems. As an authorized Synergistic Research dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you determine how many ground connections your system needs, including grounding for turntables such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-planar-3-turntable\"\u003eRega Planar 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-feickert-blackbird-turntable\"\u003eDr. Feickert Blackbird\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-ground-block-mkii-top.png?v=1783483145\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99.9995% pure 14 AWG silver point-to-point wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Active Folded EM Ground Cells, 25% larger than prior generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x flat EM Cell with a copper UEF Ground Plane (center of unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUEF Orange Capacitors and multi-stage Quantum Tunneling treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 dedicated ground ports for Synergistic Research Atmosphere and PowerCell conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 mini BFA ground ports total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Galileo SX MkII PCB and built-in linear power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold tuning modules and a view window into the internal circui\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/GAGBmkIIRearUp-scaled.jpg?v=1783483147\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.9995% pure 14 AWG silver, point-to-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEM Cells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x Active Folded EM Ground Cells (25% larger than prior generation) + 1x flat EM Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround Plane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper UEF Ground Plane, center-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUEF Orange Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-stage Quantum Tunneling treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eULF Generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Galileo SX MkII dual-channel, multi-frequency, 2x signal strength of the original\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew built-in linear power supply (LPS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mini BFA ports total, including 2 dedicated ports for Atmosphere\/PowerCell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid billet aluminum and carbon fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24K Gold Tuning Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: dimensions and weight were not provided in the source material — confirm with Synergistic Research before publishing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour ULF Bias Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple\u003c\/strong\u003e — default setting for systems using a Synergistic Research Atmosphere or FEQ acoustic field generator; a blend between the Blue and Red character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most focused option, with strong dynamics and precise, forward imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum soundstage scale and depth with an enveloping presentation; works best alongside other Synergistic Research acoustic products like HFTs, Black Box, or an Atmosphere\/FEQ generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e — the default setting if you don't have an Atmosphere generator in your system (also the original default bias frequency on the first-generation Galileo SX PowerCell\/Ground Block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/GalileoAGBFront.jpg?v=1783483147\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can Be Grounded to It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research SRX, Galileo, and Atmosphere cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research Tranquility bases, Atmosphere, or FEQ generators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntables and phono stages, via standard or small spade connection to a ground post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs, reel-to-reel decks, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers, via a spare input\/output or chassis ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB devices and audio computers (via headphone jack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal equipment racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny active-circuit component with a spare ground connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGalileo SX Ground Block MKII FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many components can I ground to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt provides 70 mini BFA ground ports, including 2 dedicated ports for Atmosphere and PowerCell conditioners, making it suitable for large, multi-component systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ULF setting should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple and Red work well with other Synergistic Research acoustic products (Atmosphere, FEQ, HFT, Black Box). Green is the recommended starting point without those products. Blue offers the most focused, forward presentation. Experimentation is encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I ground my turntable to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — most turntables and phono stages can be connected via a standard or small spade connector to their ground post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the MKII compare to the Active Ground Block SX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Active Ground Block SX is Synergistic Research's more accessible ground block, with 32 ports and a single EM Cell design. The Galileo SX MKII steps up to 70 ports, three Active EM Cells, and four selectable ULF bias frequencies for larger or more demanding systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to the entry-level Ground Block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ground Block is a passive, 18-port entry point with no active circuitry. The Galileo SX MKII is the top tier — three Active EM Cells, a dual-channel ULF generator with four bias settings, and 70 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Synergistic Research","offers":[{"title":"Includes 5ft Atmosphere SX Euphoria Power Cable","offer_id":49260731728124,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 5ft Galileo LUX Power Cable","offer_id":49260742082812,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-ground-block-mkii-top.png?v=1783483145","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-ground-block-mkii","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}