Testimonial of the Gcude BG/01 by our client, Nigel From USA

Here is the Testimonial of the Gcude BG/01 by our client, Nigel From USA. Cheers!

I was reading a thread about LPSs and someone mentioned the Zayin Audio Suprareg being the best LPS they have heard and they have experience with a bunch of them. I went to the Zayin Audio website to browes and spotted the Gcude BG/01 I figured I would give two of them a try.

I recieved the Gcudes the same day as I a pair of Natural Sound 845-Ts. The tubes arrived I put them in the system then the Gcudes arrived so I was in a bit of a spot on how to tell what the Gcudes were doing.

I put in the Gcudes one RCA to the Spdif on the Lampizator TRP and one Gcude USB into the backup slot in the Innuos ZENith MK3.

I sat down and just thought “no way!” the change was instant. Music sounded good so I figured I would just enjoy for awhile.

On Zayin Audio website there are only three paragraphs about what the Gcude BG/01 does:

“The Zayin Gcube revolutionizes audio quality with its advanced noise elimination technology. By establishing a seamless connection to digital or audio ground, it eradicates harsh noise, revealing previously hidden details and nuances in your music.

With a simple setup, this device transforms your listening experience, delivering crystal-clear vocals, vibrant instrumentals, and unparalleled clarity.

Say goodbye to background noise and hello to a new level of sonic purity. Elevate your audio journey with the Gcube and rediscover the true essence of music.“

They do exactly what it says on the website. I could stop there because Zayin is so accurate with what the magic box does.

My system is the most holographic and enveloping system I’ve ever listened to. Adding the Gcude did increase the holography and envelopingness. More importantly it gave more density clarity realness to the musical world around the listening position.

The space the recording was made is more tactile. Example Branford Marsalis - Blues for One really feel and hear the sound in the cathedral. Without the Gcude when Branford is playing the ambiance of the cathedral gets muddled and pushed into the background. With the Gcude the cathedral and Branford are playing together, off one another. The cathedral becomes a performer. Maybe the song should have been called Blues for Two?

The Gcudes provide a calmness to the music. Don’t think this means boring! The opposite is actual the case. The music is more exciting. The dynamic contrast seems to be increased. Music has an calm intensity to it. It’s also easier to become 100% relaxed and melt into the music.

The odd thing about adding these is that it’s subtle and massive change at the same time. When my brother came over to give me a reality check, he asked them to be disconnected and reconnected 3 times before making any comments. Paraphrasing what he said. The more you listen the more you realize what they are doing. Gives everything a more natural sound, it’s faster to relax into the music.

His girlfriend who was in the room listening too said it sounded more snappy when the Gcudes were in the system.

Cymbals have more texture and nuance. There is a rich vibrant energy to the music. Density and speed. Puts a luxurious feel to the music.

Overall I’m blown away with the Gcudes. I’ve tried a few of the grounding boxes that are connected to unused RCA, XLR, Ethernet, etc and they have made an improvement that I enjoy. taking some of the hash that I didn’t know was there away. The Gcudes are on a whole different level.