ground control devices


Can anyone share their experience with ground control devices, such as the CAD GC1 or the Granite Audio unit, used in a system with already very low background noise/hum?

sstorch

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Yes it’s only been less than 2 months but I’m now a believer in grounding boxes. I was sent a Zebrano Signal Ground Solution box from Scotland and after some experimentation (yes it was not a simple as plug and play) this is what I heard. The Zebrano brought out a more defined timbre and nuances that I had not heard before. There is a more extended/ dynamic pace to the music and an intimacy with how the instruments/ voice are captured. Recordings that you regard as uninvolving and disappointing were now captured in a different way! very much a different listening experience, the room becomes more energized. Yes these are not subtle things but a whole new experience I’m having.
http://signalgroundsolutions.com/page-11/index.html

Full disclosure ~ after hearing what this brought to my reference system I became a dealer.

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A wire is connected from the grounding box to a component. You can connect to the chassis ground of a component (i.e.: amp, dac, pre, phono) which is usually the best however SGS is rather unique as you can do signal ground as well, ITS ONE OR THE OTHER BUT NOT MIXED. Again it took a bit of experimentation but once I found the right area it was pure bliss. For me I connected it to my amp and my line controller (which is basically a pre-amp/dac combo) and then also to my phono. 


@pauly yes the wires are connected FROM the grounding box to each component. Each component is still plugged into an outlet but the grounding box is a passive device and does not require AC to operate. 
I could not tell you if using the SGS while your own components are connected to the AC outlets if it will eliminate your noise issues. There's only one way to find out and that is to try. Where are you located?

Steve
SOS

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