Ground 'box' what's in them?


Anyone have any idea what's going on inside these ground 'boxes' some companies are coming out with?

Examples are the Entreq, Synergistic Research et al.
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Yeah I would be interested to know just what these expensive "ground boxes" have in them.

I'm thinking it is a version of the Audio Prism Ground Controls just buried in dirt!
Syntax, I remember someone posting pictures of the inside of the Transparent "boxes" that are on their cables and it was just silicone glue and I think a resistor.
So, yeah, is there some individual with more resources than I have to take one of these Enteq boxes apart and enlighten the Audiogon community?
Davehrab, thanks for the technical help. But, it still doesn't explain how or what is inside one of these pricey ground boxes.

Psag, I have been very interested in trying one of the Entrq units but, I can't get past the price. For a unit to handle my whole system it is > $5000. I mean it doesn't even plug in the wall?

So, what the heck kind of high priced components are inside that unit that should warrant such a high price?

I have purchased some tweaks that really do improve the sound, and I have always felt that the tweak shouldn't be judged by what it is made of but what it does to improve sound quality.

An example of this would be the Synergistic HFT's and the Audio Prism ground controls.I applaud these companies for thinking outside the box.(pun intended)

But, even with that,the Entreq ground boxes still baffle me.

Re-reading this old thread and I realize how much my opinion has changed on the subject of grounding.

Today, I have a Entreq box and several of my DIY versions, and I have to say they have greatly increased my listening enjoyment.

Best I can say, is they reduce the grunge that rides along the AC grounds.

ozzy