Posts tagged 'grounding'

Upgrading Your Hi-Fi System: Part 4 - Power & Grounding

Upgrading Your Hi-Fi System: Part 4 - Power & Grounding

23 November 2025
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Part 4 examines power quality and grounding, two areas that often deliver some of the most noticeable upgrades. The article explains how household noise from routers, lighting and appliances can raise the noise floor and mask fine musical detail. It introduces power blocks, conditioners, filters and grounding solutions, showing how they stabilise voltage, remove unwanted noise and provide a cleaner electrical foundation. The guide also covers common issues such as hum, buzz and ground loops, helping readers identify their cause and select appropriate solutions. Each section explains why clean power benefits every component, from the source to the speakers. The article provides realistic examples of equipment that can make an immediate difference and highlights categories where listeners will find the most value. By the end, readers will understand how improving power and grounding introduces clearer highs, tighter bass, more stable dynamics and a quieter background.
Entreq's Down To Earth Grounding Solutions - Can We Stay Grounded?

Entreq's Down To Earth Grounding Solutions - Can We Stay Grounded?

5 November 2025
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The Swedish brand Entreq brings a new approach to tackling noise in hi-fi systems with grounding boxes, magnetic balancing kits, and vibration-damping platforms. In this in-depth review, we test the Tellus 3 Tungsten Tri-Cell Ground Box, MaxMix Kit, and Protectus Shelf to reveal how they strip away EMI, RFI, and power-grid noise for a cleaner, more musical performance.

Must Haves: Accessories

Must Haves: Accessories

6 November 2019
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Accessories are often forgotten and unknown aspects of improving your audiovisual experience. Sometimes the biggest improvements can come from the smallest of objects, for example, isolation products for your amplifiers which can effectively prevent excess static and vibration from being detrimental to the performance of your equipment. With many upgrades available, here is our list of must-haves to show you the possibilities: (Continue reading...)