Active Ground Block SX

Sky high performance starts at ground.

The new Active Ground Block SX is a technological trickle-down of our cost-no-object Galileo Active Ground Block plus new technologies that were not developed when we first engineered the Galileo Active Ground Block. First, we start with a Galileo-style chassis machined from a solid billet of aluminum plus carbon fiber to lower distortion related to mechanical vibration. Next, we developed a power supply with technology and lessons learned from our LPS or Linear Power Supply development program for the lowest noise floor of any Active Ground Block to date. We then dialed up the performance of our ULF bias of ground by introducing duel harmonics of the Schuman Resonance instead of just one with technology developed for our upcoming 2023 Galileo PowerCell. We also focused on making the new Active Ground Block SX more practical than the popular PowerCell SE by upping the number of ground points from 22 to 32. This means you can ground an additional ten components, cable shields, system racks, or anything in your system made from a conductive material to maximize system performance. Finally, audition the Active Ground Block SX in your system and discover why we say ultimate performance starts at ground level.

 

 

Synergistic Research Cables

Shields engaged.

 

 

Applications

• Synergistic Research Galileo UEF and Atmosphere Cables
  
• Synergistic Research Tranquility Bases
  
• Synergistic Research Atmospheres
  
• Turntables – Standard or Small Spade Connect to Ground Post on Turntable
  
• Phono-stage - Standard or Small Spade Connect to Ground Post
  
• Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) – Connect to spare Digital Input, Output or Chassis Ground
  
• Reel to Reel Tape - Connect to spare Analog Input, Output or Chassis Ground
  
• Pre-Amplifiers – Connect to spare Analog Input, Output or Chassis Ground
  
• Power Amplifiers – Connect to spare Analog Input, Output or Chassis Ground.  Note:  Many power amplifiers will sound best without the ground engaged.  Try your power amp and speaker cables with and without the ground attached and choose what sounds best for your system.
  
• USB Devices – Connect to spare USB Input, Output or Chassis Ground
  
• Audio Computers - 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  
• Any Component with an active circuit inside – Connect to spare Input, Output or
• Chassis Ground

 

Shown with Synergistic Research Tranquility Carbon and FEQ Carbon Acoustic Field Generator	Shown with McIntosh C50 Preamplifier

 

 

  SR Pink Fuse installed

Beauty is in the eye of the fuse holder.

Pink Fuse (Included)	Master Fuse (addl $200)

 

 

Active Ground Block SX

A/B recodings

We recommend listening with your high-end headphones or download the hi-rez audio files to listen through your audio system.  In-home auditions are available from your Synergistic Research dealer.

 

+ included
Foundation SX 12awg power cable
with included Carbon Tuning Discs

Clearly musical.

 

Optional Upgrade

HD SX Ground Cables.

 

 

 

REVIEW & AWARDS

Synergistic Research Active Grounding Block SX by Michael Girardi - Read More

"When the SR AGB SX was engaged, the sound was well-balanced and reverberant, and the overall ambiance pulled the performers into my listening space. Compared to the AGB SE, the AGB SX excelled at providing focused images, refining the musical tone, and enhancing the image density at the sound field extremes. Once you hear what the SR AGB SX does in your system, there is no going back to the AGB SE.

Conclusion

The SR AGB SX will get my vote for a Most Wanted Component award. You can choose many grounding blocks for your equipment, but I haven’t encountered a product that is as cost-effective and takes up little to no space as the SR AGB SX. The SR AGB SX is now an integral part of my reviewing system. Highly recommended." - Mike Girardi

 

Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF, Foundation Ethernet Cable, Active Ground Block SE, And Purple Fuses Review - Read More

"From the opening seconds, I could feel the atmosphere in the venue. The music had a clarity, presence, and natural feel that, for the first time, made me think there was something worthwhile to streaming music. The sibilance was finally controlled. The soloists were so realistic I could feel something like their personalities in their voices. Musicians were solidly placed in realistic, identifiable positions on the soundstage. Jackson Browne sounded like I had heard him on my reference CD & LP rig. And the applause came from real people in the audience. " - Rick Becker

 

Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SE - Read More

"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! That being the case, it was an easy decision to make it a part of my reference system." - Malcolm Gomes

 

Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SE Review – Going Low to Get High - Read More

"The Synergistic Research passive Grounding Block and Active Ground Block SE have become an indispensable part of our systems. It improves the sound in a way where component and cable swaps just can’t mitigate. If you want to maximize the potential of your system and experience fresh musical highs, we have no hesitation in recommending either of these Synergistic Research grounding blocks. " - Siao Jer

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

	Construction: Aircraft Aluminum Dimensions: Height 2.7″ x Width 10″ x Depth 6″ Weight: 5.5 lbs. Internal Active UEF Connector Input:  1 each 15 amp IEC 99.995% Pure Silver Ground Strap: 52 square centimeters SR Quantum Capacitor Point-to-point wiring Silver Solder 4% Hand Built Time: 2.5 hours Quantum Tunneling: SRX 5 Day Burn In: 2 Step Process
Voltage and current Rating	Input rating US: 15amp/125v Input Rating International (EU/AU/UK): 16amp/250v
Connector Input	32 each 2mm ground ports
UEF	Graphene treatment throughout unit Internal “Active” power supply for biasing EM Cells 4th generation Internal Gaileo Dual Frequency ULF (Ultra-low frequency) Generator to bias AC to the Earth’s Schumann Resonance for a dramatic drop in a system’s noise floor 1 each SR Power Transformers 1 each SR Quantum Capacitor in EM Cell power supply and ULF field generator
Connector Input	1 each  15 amp IEC 1 each On/Off switch 1 each SR Purple 16A Fuse
99.995% Pure Silver	52 square centimeters
Available connections for other SR products with SR Ground Plane Technology	Synergistic Research Atmosphere: Acoustic Wave Generator Synergistic Research FEQ: Frequency Equalizer Synergistic Research Tranquility Base Products
Optional High-Def connectivity ground cables are available for the following applications	Turntables: Connect to Ground Plug on Turntable Digital to Analog Converters (DACs): Connect to spare Digital Input, Output or Chassis Ground Pre-Amplifiers: Connect to spare Analog Input, Output or Chassis Ground Power Amplifiers: Connect to spare Analog Input, Output or Chassis Ground. USB Devices: Connect to spare USB Input, Output or Chassis Ground Any Component with an active circuit inside: Connect to spare Input, Output or Chassis Ground