{"product_id":"synergistic-research-active-ground-block-sx","title":"Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SX","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynergistic Research Active Ground Block SX Key Features: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined aluminum chassis with carbon fiber reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – minimizes vibration-related distortion for greater sonic clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNewly designed power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – delivers the lowest noise floor of any Active Ground Block for blacker backgrounds and enhanced detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual harmonics of the Schumann Resonance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – expands dimensionality and realism, creating a more immersive soundstage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 ground connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – supports more components, cables, and system elements for comprehensive system grounding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide application compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – integrates seamlessly with turntables, DACs, preamps, amplifiers, and digital sources to elevate overall system performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSky High Performance Starts at Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Active Ground Block SX is an evolution of the Galileo Active Ground Block, incorporating both its proven design elements and newly developed technologies. Its chassis, machined from a solid billet of aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber, reduces vibration-related distortion for greater clarity. A new power supply, informed by lessons from the Linear Power Supply program, delivers the lowest noise floor of any Active Ground Block to date. Performance is further advanced through dual harmonics of the Schumann Resonance, a breakthrough first created for the upcoming Galileo PowerCell. The SX also improves practicality by increasing the number of ground connections from 22 to 32, allowing additional components, cable shields, racks, or other conductive system elements to be grounded. With these advancements, the Active Ground Block SX proves that ultimate performance begins at ground level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-6naz0isypk\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/synergistic-research-active-ground-block-sx-enhanced-1.jpg?t=1757951248\" alt=\"Synergistic Active Ground Block SX with McIntosh amplifier\" width=\"1185\" height=\"691\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynergistic Research Galileo UEF and Atmosphere Cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynergistic Research Tranquility Bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynergistic Research Atmospheres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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