How important is EMI and RFI rejection?

I compared the Ground Zero model#501 to the Tripoint Apollo. The ground zero effect is subtle at best, better focus with more stable images in the soundfield, but didn't compare with Tripoints expansive soundstage and added body to the music. Tripoint was much more quiet and resolving. The much pricier Tripoint is what I call grounding on steroids and worth the price of admission.

"The much pricier Tripoint is what I call grounding on steroids and worth the price of admission."

Darn...I was afraid somebody was going to say that...

I don't doubt the Tripoint is better. I know Miguel and he has been playing around with grounding schemes for a while. I don't doubt he is on to something with the Tripoint. However, not everyone can drop $8k on such a device. As Danmyers said you could do it a lot cheaper and get good results.

Then again there are people like Charles Hansen of Ayre who have a totally different view on grounding.

"Then again there are people like Charles Hansen of Ayre who have a totally different view on grounding."

OK, I'll bite :) Where can read up on Charlie's view of grounding? Thanks!

Go over to Audio Asylum. Do a search there. He's posted his views many times. Ayre uses double insulated chassis' in their design so you can float the ground without the danger (according to Ayre anyway). Charles also lives in an old home where none of the outlets are grounded. I believe he floats all grounds in his system.

Here's on thread where Charles comments:

http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=general&n=525276&highlight=ground+charles+hansen

Based on what they're experiencing it appears that floating grounds has similar sonic effects to the Tripoint.