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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2018 6:52:44 GMT
Meanwhile, I have an SGS-1s Signature, which is larger than the SGS-1, with new silver grounding cable on order and will report back when received.  |
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Post by zacke on Nov 29, 2018 13:10:37 GMT
I received SGS1 today. Surprised by the small size and how light it is.
Very nice built and the cables feels really nice.
I will let it settle in for a few days. Connected XLR out from my electrostatic headphone amp, and RCA out from the dac. Just to start somewhere. Later I will test just one connection at a time with different cables.
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Post by brettj on Dec 1, 2018 2:57:45 GMT
I'm interested in how you find these. Both the SGS1 and SGS1S
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Post by zacke on Dec 3, 2018 20:16:27 GMT
It’s a few days now since I connected SGS-1. I got a bad cold that affect my hearing. So I have to wait till I’m well again before making more serious listing.
I’m a strong believer in placebo. The mind is tricky and if I want to hear changes then I’ll will do that. Tested now to disconnect and connect again a few times. And I really think I hear a difference. And I like what it does in my system. Placebo or not.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 3, 2018 22:07:41 GMT
It's a slow grow, Zacke. One day you'll listen and be amazed, the difference will be obvious. It needs about a week.
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Post by Bonky on Dec 3, 2018 22:13:13 GMT
...may one ask...what's inside it?
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Post by MartinT on Dec 3, 2018 22:18:01 GMT
I could tell you, but I'd have to...
To be honest, I don't know. The SGS has a few electronic components and 'fairy dust' whereas Entreqs and others are just filled with a powdery compound.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 4, 2018 9:28:46 GMT
The SGS-1s Signature has been despatched. Now that I know what the SGS-1 does, this is going to be very interesting.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 4, 2018 11:27:19 GMT
Could be Unobtainium like in the RTZ Grounder !
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Post by MartinT on Dec 4, 2018 13:36:35 GMT
Aardvark poo, so I hear.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2018 14:09:03 GMT
Sussssssssssssshh, don't tell everyone that we use AP sprinkled with Piezoelectric material  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 4, 2018 14:14:23 GMT
Thought it was Naked mole-rat droppings
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Post by brettj on Dec 4, 2018 18:27:51 GMT
Any better email address than via their website?
No response a couple of times.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 4, 2018 19:26:31 GMT
PM'd.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 6, 2018 14:06:45 GMT
The SGS-1s Signature is here, complete with silver grounding cable with phono end, as I requested, and another general purpose standard grounding cable with crocodile clip end. Although you can't see scale in the photo, it's a bigger box than the SGS-1 and still very nicely made. The silver cable in the white cotton shroud is new to me so I'm looking forward to hearing the overall effect. I can also try the original SGS-1 box in different places, like the Pi for instance.  |
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Post by zacke on Dec 28, 2018 12:10:53 GMT
I’m convinced that signal grounding is where I will put my money when it comes to upgrade my system. I am not in to make any recommendations to others to buy SGS. But if you are in the UK You can try it out on your own system and return easy it if it’s not working for you.
I’m glad I bought my SGS-1 and when I can afford to prioritise my music system the SGS-1s is the next step for me.
I tested on my wife without telling here what to expect she heard the same thing as I do. But it’s a bit tricky to test when quick changes isn’t possible easy.
I’m curious to test other brands like Entreq, CAD and RTZ. But they are far of my budget right now. So I’m glad that SGS makes it possible to dive in to signal grounding without robing a bank.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 28, 2018 17:34:52 GMT
I am pleased, too, that I took a punt on the SGS-1. I can say that the SGS-1s is quite superb and the two together do a great job in my system.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 18:12:24 GMT
Interesting to read the opinions of those elsewhere who have no experience of grounding boxes yet still proffer a negative or insulting opinion.
Meanwhile, those of us who have tried and know what these devices can do carry on enjoying the positive effect they make on our systems.
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Post by The Brookmeister on Jan 27, 2019 20:14:58 GMT
Interesting to read the opinions of those elsewhere who have no experience of grounding boxes yet still proffer a negative or insulting opinion. Meanwhile, those of us who have tried and know what these devices can do carry on enjoying the positive effect they make on our systems. You are funny Martin, I like you though LOL. Grounding boxes are years old as are cables that add extra grounding like the ones from Gutwire. You seem to have come to the party 2 years too late. As this area of hifi becomes more mainstream more and more people will be making these boxes with coat hangers and fairy dust inside. Grounding boxes, fuses, isolation feet, its all the same, unless it costs 50p its easier to knock it than try it. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 27, 2019 20:21:44 GMT
I learn as I go, like everyone else. I may be late to grounding boxes but while the likes of Entreq were pretty much the only ones on the market they were too expensive to just 'give it a punt'. For me, SGS were a revelation and I'm happy to recommend them as the improvement in sound easily justifies the price.
On your last statement, I agree and really dislike armchair critics, quick to pass judgement while not getting off their arse to try it for themselves.
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