Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block

Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block

The heart of your system.

The Galileo Active Ground Block is a top to bottom re-engineering of Synergistic Research's award-winning Active Ground Block SE with technology originally designed for our Galileo SX PowerCell as well as new technologies expressly developed to make this the world’s highest performance ground filter for your stereo. They started with a new chassis machined from a solid billet of aluminum and carbon fiber to address unwanted vibration and chassis resonance that would otherwise lower your system’s performance. They then re-engineered the internal Electromagnetic Cell increasing the number of active filters from one as found in our Active Ground Block SE to three Active Em Cells with Galileo SX PowerCell technology. This includes 2 x rolled EM Cells in carbon fiber housings to control resonance and one flat Carbon Fiber Electromagnetic Cell with a copper mesh Ground Plane as found in our Galileo SX PowerCell. We then turned up the gain in a new ULF Generator for three times the signal strength of the Active Ground Block SE for a significant gain in performance.

Since the Galileo Ground Block was developed in conjunction with their limited edition 2nd Generation Galileo SX PowerCell it shares its ability to custom-tune the sound of the ground filter to complement your system and personal tastes by changing the bias frequency of the ULF signal generator. By pressing a button on the back of the Galileo Ground Block you change the frequency that biases its three Active EM Cells and this changes the characteristic sound of your system. There is a default setting shared with their current Active Ground Blocks and three new frequencies that make your system sound more liquid or dynamic and holographic; the choice is yours. And to make keeping track of which frequency you have selected easy, when you press the button, it changes the color of the light inside the unit, visible from the view window on the top of the unit. SR also added new useful features like the ability to directly wire both your PowerCell line conditioner and Atmosphere Acoustic Field Generator to increase their performance.

What’s inside?

• 99.9995% Pure 14awg Silver point-to-point wiring
• 2 each Active Folded EM Ground Cells 25% larger
• UEF Ground Plane (Copper in center of unit)
• New Galileo SX PCB with multi-setting ULF generator
• UEF Orange Capacitors
• New Multi-stage Quantum tunnel treatment
• 44 mini BFA ports
• 2 dedicated ground ports for SR Atmosphere and PowerCell conditioners
• View Window
• Gold Tuning Modules

New Galileo SX ULF Generator. 4 ULF settings.

We engineered the Galileo SX Ground Block with a redesigned circuit that controls the heart of the ground conditioner; its Electromagnetic Cells. This new circuit includes new UEF Orange Capacitors built with the same technology as our award-winning Orange Fuses for a lower perceived noise floor and better overall musicality. The circuit itself has 3 x the output strength of the circuit it replaces to increase the filtration power of all the internal Electromagnetic Cells. But perhaps the most exciting feature is the variable ULF signal generator so you can custom-tune your system’s sound. Just press a button to select between four harmonics of the Earth’s Schumann Resonance used to bias the Galileo SX Ground Block’s internal Electromagnetic Cells. In the past, the Active Ground Block’s ULF frequency generators had only one harmonic of the Earth’s Schumann Resonance selected for its ability to compliment as wide a variety of systems as possible. Now you can choose the original frequency as default or select between three additional frequencies that run the gambit from a highly focused sound to a vastly holographic and enveloping sound, or choose a fourth frequency that splits the difference. The choice is yours.

Four frequency bias, one perfect sound.

Purple Frequency: When you select the Purple Frequency, you will see a purple light illuminating the internal circuit of your Galileo SX Ground Block. Purple is the default setting for systems that have a Synergistic Research Atmosphere or FEQ Acoustic Field Generator. Choose this setting when you want a cross between the Blue and Red frequency’s sonic balance.

Blue Frequency: When you select the Blue Frequency, you see a blue light illuminating the internal circuit of the Galileo SX Ground Block. This is the most focused sound option with strong dynamics and precise imaging with a more forward sound than the other options.

Red Frequency: When you select the Red Frequency, you see a red light illuminating the Galileo SX Ground Block’s internal circuit. This is the setting if you want to maximum soundstage scale with a deep soundstage that also envelops your listening position. This setting works best when you also have Synergistic Research acoustic products like HFT’s, Black Boxes, and Atmosphere or FEQ acoustic field generators.

Green Frequency: When you select the Green Frequency, you see a green light illuminating the Galileo SX Ground Block’s internal circuit. Green is the default setting if you do not have an Atmosphere Acoustic Field Generator in your system. Fun fact, Green is the default bias frequency for the original Galileo SX PowerCell / Active Ground Block SE.

2 each 25% Larger Folded EM Ground Cells. Now biased with Galileo SX ULF Generator.

The two-carbon fiber tubes you see in the Galileo SX Ground Block are folded Active Electromagnetic Cells. The folded cells have been used on SR Power conditioners for years, but Galileo SX Ground Block is the first SR Ground devices to incorporate these cells which are 25% denser than prior folded EM Cells; this means greater filtration for a lower noise floor and enhanced dynamics. We also bias the folded EM Cells plus the flat EM Cell, below the center copper mesh, with the new multi-setting Galileo SX ULF generator. Prior SR active ground devices only bias the single flat EM Cell. 25% more filtration combined with biasing the EM Cells improves your system’s ability to soundstage over the already excellent soundstaging of other SR Ground devices.

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.
• 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

Specification

All models come with (1) HD SX Ground cable to connect the included power cable to the Galileo SX Ground Block. Plus (4) 4ft and (2) 8ft standard ground leads for use with Atmosphere and SR cables. Also comes with SR Atmosphere X Euphoria AC Power Cable.

• Construction: Aircraft Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
• Dimensions: Dimensions: Height 3.5″ x Width 17.5″ x Depth 10.5″
• Weight: 22lbs.
• 2 each Internal Active UEF EM folded Ground Cells
• 1 each Internal Active UEF EM flat Ground Cells
• Connector Input: 1 each 15 amp IEC
• 99.995% Pure Silver Ground Strap: 52 square centimeters
• UEF Orange Capacitors
• 99.9995% Pure 14 Awg Silver Point-to-point wiring
• Silver Solder 4%
• Hand Built Time: 8 hours
• Quantum Tunneling: UEF Multi-Stage
• 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 : 44 each 2mm ground ports

Internal Active UEF EM Horizontal Plane Cell area:

• 380 square centimeters
• 2 x Internal Active UEF EM Folded Carbon Fiber Cell area: 1142 square centimeters total

Galileo SX ULF Generator:

• Designed for the Galileo SX Ground Block and Galileo SX PowerCell, the newly developed multi-setting Ultra Low Frequency (ULF) generator allows users to select between multiple generator frequency settings. Providing the ability to adjust the characteristics of your Galileo SX ground/power components to perfectly match your system and music selections.

UEF:

• Graphene treatment throughout unit
• Internal “Active” power supply for biasing EM Cells
• 3rd generation Internal ULF (Ultra-low frequency) Generator to bias AC to the Earth’s Schumann Resonance for a dramatic drop in a system’s noise floor
• 2 each SR Power Transformers
• 8 each UEF Orange Capacitor in EM Cell power supply and ULF field generator

Connector Input:

• 1 each 15 amp IEC
• 1 each On/Off switch

About Synergistic Research

Synergistic Research, a well-established innovator in high-end audio, is celebrated worldwide for its pioneering role in delivering state-of-the-art sonic experiences. Established by Ted Denney in 1992, the company stands on a bedrock of continuous research and innovation, striving to push the boundaries of what's possible in audio performance.

With a firm belief that superior sound transforms how we experience music, Synergistic Research is passionate about achieving sonic realism through its diverse range of products. Synergistic Research focuses on a total system approach to create synergy in your system. These include audio and power cables, power conditioners, acoustic treatments, and more, each engineered to facilitate an immersive audio experience.

All aspects of performance are considered because there's more to synergy than just cables. Synergistic Research has developed some of the world's most innovative solutions like PowerCell line conditioners, Acoustic ART room treatments, MiG component resonators, and Galileo Universal Cable Cells.
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