{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-ground-goody-ground-cable","title":"AudioQuest Thunderbird Ground Goody Ground Cable","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAudioQuest ThunderBird GroundGoody Adds RF\/ND-Tech Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA turntable ground wire carries no audio signal at all. It connects a turntable or tonearm's chassis ground to a phono preamplifier's ground point, draining away hum a signal cable alone can't stop. A premium ground wire differs from a plain strand of wire in conductor quality and how well it dissipates radio-frequency noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest's ThunderBird GroundGoody is the step up from Black Hole in the company's GroundGoody ground-wire line, adding AudioQuest's RF\/ND-Tech noise-dissipation on top of the same silver-over-copper conductor approach used throughout the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSilver-Over-Copper Conductors, Direction-Controlled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest builds ThunderBird GroundGoody around the same premium silver-over-copper conductor approach as Black Hole, controlled for direction and cold-welded to Direct-Silver-Plated spade lugs at each end, per AudioQuest's own prior description of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRF\/ND-Tech, Level 8 Noise-Dissipation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest describes ThunderBird as using its RF\/ND-Tech at Level 8 Noise-Dissipation, covered under US Patent 8,988,168, for a more elaborate noise-control approach than Black Hole's Carbon RF-Trap alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Connectors, Explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThunderBird GroundGoody terminates in a spade lug at each end, sized to fit the ground posts common on most turntables and phono preamplifiers you're likely to own, the same termination style used on Black Hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Ground Wire Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour turntable or tonearm still hums even with a signal cable connected\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated ground wire like ThunderBird is what actually addresses chassis hum, not the signal cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own a Black Hole and want AudioQuest's more elaborate noise-dissipation approach\u003c\/strong\u003e — ThunderBird adds RF\/ND-Tech on top of Black Hole's Carbon RF-Trap construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour turntable or phono stage has a spade-lug ground post\u003c\/strong\u003e — ThunderBird's spade lugs are sized to fit that post directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want AudioQuest's top ground-wire construction in this line\u003c\/strong\u003e — ThunderBird sits above Black Hole as the step-up GroundGoody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour budget calls for AudioQuest's more accessible ground wire instead\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-black-hole-groundgoody-ground-cable-1-5-meter\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudioQuest Black Hole GroundGoody\u003c\/a\u003e carries a simpler Carbon RF-Trap construction at a lower price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect one spade lug to your turntable or tonearm's chassis ground post, and the other spade lug to your phono preamplifier's ground terminal, alongside your regular signal cable connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen power up the system as usual. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA ground wire is one link in the vinyl playback chain. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/turntables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the source of the signal or ground point this cable connects to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the usual destination at the other end of this cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-cartridges\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cartridge is what actually generates the signal this cable carries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/stereo-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eStereo Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — many integrated amps include a built-in phono stage of their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I still need a signal cable if I have this ground wire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. A ground wire carries no audio signal at all; it only drains away hum between your turntable's chassis and your phono stage's ground point. You need both a signal cable and a ground wire for a complete connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is RF\/ND-Tech?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudioQuest's own name for the Level 8 Noise-Dissipation approach used on ThunderBird, covered under US Patent 8,988,168, in place of Black Hole's simpler Carbon RF-Trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill this fit my turntable's ground post?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThunderBird terminates in a spade lug at each end, the size commonly used on turntable and phono preamplifier ground posts; check your gear's actual ground post size before ordering if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot in the AudioQuest GroundGoody line we carry. ThunderBird is the top of that range. If you want to go further, call us and we will talk through the whole chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about turntable setup, grounding, or matching your gear? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/blogs\/learning-center\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"AudioQuest","offers":[{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ New","offer_id":47238624313517,"sku":"NEW-AQTHUGG-1.0","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/AQThunderbirdGroundgoodyCableCoiled.jpg?v=1793132450","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/audioquest-thunderbird-ground-goody-ground-cable","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}