QBASE MARK III AC DISTRIBUTION UNIT LAUNCHING AT AXPONA 2023

Nordost is launching the QBASE Mark III. First introduced to the market in 2009, the Nordost QBASE is an AC Distribution Unit.

NORDOST QBASE MARK III

The Nordost QBASE Mark III  is a passive distribution block that is designed to address the noise-inducing, conflicting flows of signal and ground paths by using a unique method called star-earth topology.

Nordost QBASE Mark III

NORDOST STAR-EARTH TOPOLOGY

Those familiar with star-earth topology know how this design is integral to isolating components from each other, eliminating the conflicting flow of signal and ground paths between electronics, and creating a straight-line AC distribution path from the wall to each individual component in a system.

Nordost QBASE Mark III with Norse power cords

The new QBASE Mark III features a redesigned, dual-level PC-board configuration that separates all ground connections from the line and neutral traces, consequently minimizing any interference or crosstalk between live/neutral and ground currents. Additionally, the construction and trace geometry of each PC-board has been vastly optimized to include enhanced trace sizes. Lastly, a resistance “sink” is designed to add protection and more effectively damp eddy currents.

Nordost QBASE Mark III with UK, US, EU and AUS sockets

NORDOST QBASE MARK III PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Nordost QBASE Mark III is now available worldwide.

The suggested retail price for an 8-outlet “QB8” (available in US-NEMA, EUR-Schuko, and AUS) is: $2,299.99 USD for the IEC C-14 (15/10Amp) model $2,599.99 USD for the IEC C-20 (20/16Amp) model

The suggested retail for a 4-outlet “QB4” (available in US-NEMA, EUR-Schuko, and AUS) is: $1,399.99 USD for the IEC C-14 (15/10Amp) model.

The suggested retail for a 6-outlet “QB6” (available in UK only) is: $2,299.99 USD for the IEC-C 14 (13Amp) model $2,599.99 USD for the IEC C-20 (16Amp) model.

Nordost QBASE Mark III with Leif power cords

NORDOST AT AXPONA 2023

Attendees of AXPONA will be the first to hear the QBASE Mark III in the Schaumburg F room, where Nordost is assembling a reference system featuring products from VTL, Stenheim, dCS, and VPI, with a full loom of Nordost Supreme Reference, Odin 2 cables and a complete suite of QRT audio enhancers.

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