{"product_id":"synergistic-research-ground-block","title":"Synergistic Research Ground Block","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSynergistic Research Ground Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ground Block is Synergistic Research's entry-level, passive ground reference device, providing a dedicated ground path for your system separate from the normal current-carrying path of your components. A poorly designed ground path can add measurable noise to a system; the Ground Block is designed to offer a lower-resistance path to earth ground than a component's stock connection. It was engineered specifically to improve ground performance on Synergistic Research's Atmosphere Series Level 2–4 interconnects and speaker cables, and works with any Synergistic Research product using an external ground plane connection, such as Tranquility Base platforms, FEQ, and Atmosphere wave generators. With optional connectivity cables, it can also ground turntables, DACs, preamps, power amps, and USB devices. As an authorized Synergistic Research dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you decide between the Ground Block and Synergistic Research's active models — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-active-ground-block-sx\"\u003eActive Ground Block SX\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-active-ground-block-mkii\"\u003eGalileo SX Active Ground Block MKII\u003c\/a\u003e — for your system, 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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Ground-Block-Measurements.jpg?v=1783484724\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive ground reference (no active circuitry or power supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded wall ground wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 10ft standard wire, connects Ground Block to the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded ground leads (short)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x 4ft leads — enough for up to 2 pairs of Atmosphere\/Galileo UEF interconnects or speaker cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded ground leads (long)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 8ft leads — enough for 1 pair of Atmosphere\/Galileo UEF interconnects or speaker cables\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Ground-Block18-leads-1.jpg?v=1783484727\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can Be Grounded to It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research Galileo UEF and Atmosphere cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research Tranquility Bases, Atmosphere, and FEQ products\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\u003eAny active-circuit component with a spare ground connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote from Synergistic Research: many power amplifiers sound best without the ground engaged. Try your power amp and speaker cables both with and without the ground attached, and use whichever sounds better in your system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/Atmosphere_Level_3_RCA.jpg?v=1783484727\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGround Block FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Ground Block different from the Active Ground Block SX and Galileo SX MKII?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ground Block is a passive device with 18 ports and no internal circuitry. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-active-ground-block-sx\"\u003eActive Ground Block SX\u003c\/a\u003e adds active EM Cells and a dual-harmonic ULF bias generator with 32 ports. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-active-ground-block-mkii\"\u003eGalileo SX Active Ground Block MKII\u003c\/a\u003e is the top tier, with 70 ports, three Active EM Cells, and four selectable ULF bias frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an active ground block, or is the passive Ground Block enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on your system size and how many components you want to ground. The passive Ground Block is a lower-cost entry point; the active models add EM Cell and ULF bias technology on top of the basic grounding function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I ground my power amplifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot always — Synergistic Research notes many power amplifiers sound best ungrounded. Try both ways in your system and use whichever you prefer.\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","brand":"Synergistic Research","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49260781142268,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/synergistic-research-ground-block-measurements.png?v=1783484723","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/synergistic-research-ground-block","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}