{"product_id":"synergistic-research-hd-sx-ground-cable","title":"Synergistic Research HD SX Grounding Cables","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSynergistic Research HD SX Grounding Cables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHD SX Grounding Cables are Synergistic Research's next-generation ground cables, replacing the original HD Ground Cable design from 2015. They use hand-made AirString geometry with a single-crystal, six-nines pure silver conductor in an air dielectric, a new UEF compound and Matrix Shield, and the three-stage high-voltage conditioning process developed for the company's flagship SRX cables. HD SX cables are available in 9 connector types — Mini Male, RCA, Banana, Spade, XLR, BNC, USB, Ethernet, and Phono Ground — so you can match the correct termination to your ground block, component, turntable, or cable shield. They're designed to work with any Synergistic Research ground block, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-ground-block\"\u003eGround Block\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-active-ground-block-sx\"\u003eActive Ground Block SX\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-active-ground-block-mkii\"\u003eGalileo SX Active Ground Block MKII\u003c\/a\u003e. As an authorized Synergistic Research dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you choose the right connector type and quantity for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConnector Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Male\u003c\/strong\u003e — small ground posts on compact components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA\u003c\/strong\u003e — analog inputs\/outputs on preamps, DACs, and other line-level components\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanana\u003c\/strong\u003e — speaker binding posts and amplifier ground points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpade\u003c\/strong\u003e — turntables, phono stages, and general chassis ground posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced analog inputs\/outputs on preamps and amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBNC\u003c\/strong\u003e — digital\/clock and sync connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB input\/output ports on DACs, streamers, and computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e — network switches, routers, and streaming servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — dedicated ground post on turntables and phono stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-made AirString geometry with a single-crystal, six-nines (99.9999%) pure silver conductor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew UEF compound and Matrix Shield for a lower noise floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-stage high-voltage conditioning process, shared with Synergistic Research's flagship SRX cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in 9 connector types to match any component or ground block\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard length 1.25m, extendable up to a maximum of 3m; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-hd-sx-grounding-cable-extensions\"\u003eextension cables\u003c\/a\u003e available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30-day risk-free trial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerCell Grounding Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynergistic Research notes that while a PowerCell line conditioner shares EM Cell technology with its Active Ground Blocks, the PowerCell's implementation is limited to the AC portion of a system. Grounding a PowerCell to an outboard Active Ground Block — along with Atmosphere X and Galileo SX cable shields where applicable — connects everything to one central, actively filtered star ground point, which Synergistic Research recommends for all PowerCell and Active Ground Block owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can Be Grounded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research Galileo UEF and Atmosphere cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSynergistic Research Tranquility Bases and Atmosphere products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurntables and phono stages, via spade or Phono Ground connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDACs, reel-to-reel decks, and preamplifiers, via RCA, XLR, or BNC as applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB devices, audio computers, and network gear, via USB or Ethernet connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipment racks, via a spade ground wire or alligator clip on any uncoated conductive surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny active-circuit component with a spare ground connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePress \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynergistic Research's grounding technology, including the HD SX Grounding Cables and Ground Block products, has been covered by several audio publications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"You would be hard pressed to find a tweak, at this price point, that gives you better bang for your buck. If there is a better grounding solution available for audiophile systems at this price, I have not encountered it yet!\"\u003cbr\u003e\n— Malcolm Gomes, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.audiostream.com\/content\/synergistic-research-grounding-block-and-high-definition-ground-cables\"\u003eAudioStream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The more I listened to my system with the HDG cables and Grounding Block, the more I was convinced that the addition of these products are on the critical path in assembling a truly high performance audio system.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n— \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stereotimes.com\/post\/synergistic-research-atmosphere-high-definition-ground-cables\/\"\u003eStereotimes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHD SX Grounding Cables FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich connector type do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on the component you're grounding: Spade or Phono Ground for turntables, RCA\/XLR for analog components, Banana for speaker\/amp ground points, USB or Ethernet for digital\/network devices, and BNC for digital\/clock connections. Ask your Vinyl Sound dealer if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich ground block do I need to use these with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHD SX Grounding Cables work with any Synergistic Research ground block, from the entry-level \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-ground-block\"\u003eGround Block\u003c\/a\u003e up through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/synergistic-research-galileo-sx-active-ground-block-mkii\"\u003eGalileo SX Active Ground Block MKII\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use one to ground my PowerCell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Synergistic Research recommends grounding a PowerCell line conditioner to an outboard Active Ground Block using an HD SX cable, to unite your power conditioning and cable shields at a single filtered ground point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lengths are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard length is 1.25m, extendable in 0.5m increments up to a maximum of 3m, with separate extension cables also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Synergistic Research","offers":[{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ RCA","offer_id":49260801229052,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ Banana","offer_id":49260801261820,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ Spade","offer_id":49260801294588,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ XLR","offer_id":49260801327356,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ BNC","offer_id":49260801360124,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ USB","offer_id":49260801392892,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ Ethernet","offer_id":49260801425660,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.25m \/ 4ft \/ Phono Ground","offer_id":49260801458428,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/1773\/0617\/files\/HDSXGroundingCables_746c83fa-57f2-4dbe-b9b6-aa6f4a1d2c08.png?v=1783487055","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.ca\/products\/synergistic-research-hd-sx-ground-cable","provider":"Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}