AudioQuest Black Hole GroundGoody RF-Dissipating Ground Wire

Advanced Grounding and RF Noise Control for High-End Turntables

The AudioQuest Black Hole GroundGoody is a premium RF-dissipating ground wire engineered to address two persistent challenges in high-performance audio systems: audible hum and radio-frequency interference.

Unlike a conventional turntable ground wire that simply establishes an electrical ground connection, Black Hole GroundGoody incorporates AudioQuest's noise-management technologies to help dissipate unwanted RF energy before it can interfere with sensitive analog audio signals.

Featuring 6% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper (LGC) solid conductors, Direction-Controlled construction, a Carbon RF-Trap and cold-welded Direct-Silver Plated spade lugs, Black Hole GroundGoody is designed for audiophiles seeking a more sophisticated grounding solution.

Whether you're connecting a turntable to a dedicated phono preamplifier, upgrading an existing analog system or addressing grounding-related interference, Black Hole GroundGoody provides an engineered alternative to ordinary ground wires.

6% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper Conductors

Black Hole GroundGoody uses AudioQuest's 6% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper (LGC) solid conductors.

AudioQuest's solid-conductor construction eliminates the electrical and magnetic interaction between individual strands found in conventional stranded wires. Long-Grain Copper further reduces the number of grain boundaries within the conductor.

The addition of 6% silver plating is specifically intended to improve RF Noise-Dissipation.

Because high-frequency energy travels predominantly near the surface of a conductor, silver plating plays an important role in AudioQuest's approach to managing induced radio-frequency interference.

Carbon RF-Trap Technology

One of Black Hole GroundGoody's distinguishing features is its integrated Carbon RF-Trap, constructed using conductive PVC.

Conventional ground wires can inadvertently act as antennas, collecting radio-frequency energy from the surrounding environment.

Black Hole GroundGoody's Carbon RF-Trap is designed to help dissipate this unwanted energy rather than allowing the ground wire to introduce additional RF interference into the audio system.

This is particularly relevant for turntables and phono preamplifiers, where extremely low-level cartridge signals must be amplified substantially before reaching the rest of the audio system.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

AudioQuest incorporates Direction-Controlled conductors into Black Hole GroundGoody as part of its overall RF Noise-Dissipation strategy.

During manufacturing, the drawing process creates a directional grain structure within metal conductors. AudioQuest controls conductor orientation to manage how induced radio-frequency noise travels through the cable.

This approach works alongside the silver-plated conductors and Carbon RF-Trap to create an intentional pathway for unwanted RF energy.

Cold-Welded Direct-Silver Plated Spade Lugs

Black Hole GroundGoody features cold-welded Direct-Silver Plated #10 spade lugs.

AudioQuest's cold-welding process creates a secure conductor-to-connector connection without introducing conventional solder into the interface.

Direct-Silver Plated terminations complement the cable's silver-plated conductors and are designed to support efficient RF Noise-Dissipation.

The spade configuration is suitable for compatible grounding terminals commonly found on turntables, phono preamplifiers and other audio equipment.

Designed for Turntables and Beyond

Although Black Hole GroundGoody is particularly useful for vinyl playback systems, its applications extend beyond turntable grounding.

It can be used with compatible ground boxes, grounding connections and other audio components where an appropriate ground connection is required.

When combined with suitable analog interconnects, Black Hole GroundGoody provides a dedicated grounding solution for a complete turntable-to-phono-stage connection.

Its purpose is to address grounding-related hum while reducing the RF noise that conventional ground wires may collect.

Grounding arrangements vary between components, so proper installation and compatibility are important. A ground wire alone cannot correct every type of ground-loop or electrical interference problem.

Key Features

• RF-dissipating ground wire for high-performance audio systems

• Solid 6% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper conductors

• Integrated Carbon RF-Trap made from conductive PVC

• Direction-Controlled conductor construction

• Cold-welded Direct-Silver Plated #10 spade lugs

• Male U-Spade to Male U-Spade configuration

• Designed to address hum and RF interference

• Compatible with suitable turntables, phono preamplifiers and ground boxes

• Multiple factory lengths available

• Custom lengths and terminations available

• Made to order at AudioQuest headquarters in Irvine, California

AudioQuest Black Hole GroundGoody at The Grid HiFi in Houston

The Grid HiFi specializes in high-end audio, premium turntables, two-channel HiFi and professionally designed listening rooms in Houston, Texas.

For vinyl enthusiasts, proper grounding is an important part of getting the most from a high-performance analog system. A turntable's cartridge produces an extremely small electrical signal, making the connection between the turntable and phono preamplifier particularly sensitive to noise and interference.

Black Hole GroundGoody offers an RF-dissipating grounding solution for compatible analog systems. Our team can help select the appropriate ground wire length, termination and phono interconnects for your equipment.

Whether you're adding a dedicated phono preamplifier, upgrading your tonearm cables or building an entirely new vinyl playback system, The Grid HiFi can help ensure that your components and connections are properly matched.

Complete Turntable and Analog Audio System Design

A great vinyl playback system involves considerably more than selecting a turntable.

At The Grid HiFi, we work with premium analog audio equipment to help customers build complete systems, from the cartridge and tonearm through the phono preamplifier, amplification and loudspeakers.

Our Houston showroom and system design services can help with:

• High-end turntables and tonearms

• Moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridge selection

• Phono preamplifiers and cartridge matching

• Tonearm and turntable interconnects

• AudioQuest grounding and RF Noise-Dissipation solutions

• Analog and digital source integration

• High-performance amplification and loudspeakers

• Dedicated two-channel listening rooms

• AC power and power conditioning

• Professional system installation and setup

For customers experiencing turntable hum or unwanted interference, we can help identify whether the issue involves grounding, cable routing, component compatibility or another aspect of the system.

Specifications

Available lengths

Custom lengths and terminations are also available through AudioQuest.

Why Buy AudioQuest Black Hole GroundGoody from The Grid HiFi?

At The Grid HiFi, we understand that even a seemingly simple grounding connection deserves attention when building a high-performance analog audio system.

Our team can help determine whether Black Hole GroundGoody is appropriate for your turntable, phono preamplifier and existing grounding arrangement. We can also help select complementary AudioQuest tonearm cables, RCA interconnects, speaker cables and power products to create a complete audio system.

Beyond individual components, The Grid HiFi provides Houston-area customers with high-end audio equipment, complete listening-room design, professional installation and long-term system support.

Visit The Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas, or contact our team for assistance selecting AudioQuest grounding solutions and building a high-performance vinyl playback system.