Affordable Grounding


My Frankenstereo has assorted grounding elements behind the rack.    The head end of the streaming chain is in another room.  At the wall outlet, there’s Nordost QBase 4 Mk II – with a ground lug.    

I tried this inexpensive grounding tweak clipped on to the lug.  Subtle – but it works.  More transparency.    Probably similar results with the Puritan Ground Master – and other brands.  Worth a try!  Certainly more affordable than an Entreq.    I purchased the cheapest one with the copper wire/paper cylinder.  (Not a fan of silver-plated wire.)

YMMV

steakster

Just a general comment, you do NOT want a separate ground path other than the ground path of the circuit breaker.  This will cause the breaker to no trip in the event of overload and is a massive code violation and fire hazard.  No sane electrician who valued his license would do it.

 

A dedicated line (perhaps with a dedicated ground) for the box is ideal.

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I have a high efficiency tube SET and horn system. I found that “properly” utilizing a complete Puritan grounding system gave me excellent results.

Specifically:

1. Started with a PM 156 conditioner

2. Grounded the 156 to a dedicated City Master

3. For components, added a Route Master and grounded every component.

4. Grounded the Route Master with its own City Master

Hope that helps.

 

Check out Russ Andrews he has some great grounding products that work with good instructions and explainations. All different levels of grounding at Russandrews.com

Another good read on this subject…

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/grounding-cable-gauge-size