AudioQuest Dragon Ground Goody Ground Cable

A Ground Wire Built With AudioQuest’s Finest Silver

Every turntable needs a ground wire to drain hum. AudioQuest points out that any ground wire also acts as an antenna for radio-frequency noise. The AudioQuest Dragon GroundGoody is its answer: a ground wire built with the same Solid Perfect-Surface Silver conductors and noise-dissipation technology as its top cables.

Use it to ground a turntable, a ground box, a subwoofer, or powered speakers. AudioQuest says it can pair with nearly any analog interconnect to make a low-distortion phono cable. This listing is the 0.6-meter length, about 1 foot 11 inches, with a direct-silver-plated #10 spade lug on each end.

What Sets Dragon Apart From Other GroundGoodys

Dragon sits at the top of the GroundGoody line. AudioQuest uses solid conductors to avoid strand interaction, and every conductor is direction-controlled. AudioQuest’s patented RF/ND-Tech, the noise dissipation used in its Level 8 cables, is designed to dissipate and cancel induced RF noise. A black nylon braid jacket finishes the cable.

Who Is This Ground Cable Best For?

• Vinyl listeners with high-end analog rigs — It grounds your turntable with AudioQuest’s best conductor metal.
• Anyone building a custom phono cable — AudioQuest says it pairs with nearly any analog interconnect for phono use.
• Owners of subwoofers or powered speakers with ground posts — Spade lugs fit standard ground terminals.
• Short runs between components — The 0.6-meter length suits a turntable sitting close to its phono stage.
• Not ideal on a tighter budget or for longer runs — The AudioQuest ThunderBird GroundGoody uses solid 6% silver conductors and comes in a 1-meter length.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

Loosen the ground post on your turntable or tonearm and slide one spade lug under it, then tighten. Connect the other spade to the ground terminal on your phono stage, preamp, or integrated amp. Keep it clear of power cords where you can. One wire, and the hum has somewhere to go.

Pairs Well With

Complete your analog chain with these companions:

• Turntables — The ground wire’s most common partner.
• Interconnect cables — Pair one with the GroundGoody for a phono connection.
• Preamplifiers — Many include a phono stage with a ground post.
• Integrated amplifiers — Look for a phono input and ground terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a ground wire for my turntable?

Most turntables with a separate ground post need one connected to the phono stage to prevent hum. Check your turntable’s manual if you are unsure.

Can I use it with any interconnect for phono?

Nearly any. AudioQuest notes its ZERO-Tech interconnects, including ThunderBird, FireBird, Dragon, Black Beauty, and Pegasus, are not compatible with phono cartridges.

What connectors are on each end?

Both ends use direct-silver-plated #10 spade lugs, which slide under a standard ground post.

Why might delivery take longer?

AudioQuest makes the Dragon GroundGoody to order at its headquarters in Irvine, California, so expect moderately longer fulfillment times.

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