GROUNDING STATIONS

rollo · « **on:** 14 Dec 2017, 05:16 pm »

Seeing some expensive grounding stations from Nordost and others. What would a DIY consist of ??

charles

Folsom · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 06:46 pm »

rollo · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 06:50 pm »

Folsom That can be used as a grounding station ?

charles

Folsom · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 07:07 pm »

I've been told aluminum windows work too.

You might want to note that all those grounding boxes don't actually connect devices together, electrically.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 07:31 pm »

I have see some Chinese brands use soil inside a wood box, what is a great option to DIY.
These about below I dont know what have inside:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aucharm-Audio-Grounding-Box-with-UK-Power-Ground-Wire/322926302190?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49567%26meid%3Dd965593eacb7461880f81a10270760f0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D272647689570&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Grounding-Box-with-US-UK-EU-Power-Plug-Ground-Wire-/272647689570

Folsom · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 08:15 pm »

The real question is do you like the sound? They are nothing more than antennas. If you like the sound, well, go for it.

JohnR · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 08:19 pm »

So... it's a box of rocks?

Folsom · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 08:41 pm »

If you use piezoelectric materials you may be able to fine tune the reception range of RF you pick up. That may lead to enhancing the range you want, and decreasing the range you do not.

Speedskater · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Dec 2017, 09:24 pm »

The quick definition for 'ground' is common reference point.
These magic 'grounding boxes' are the exact opposite!

A real grounding box would be a copper bar with wires to the chassis's of all the components.