
At Nordost, we have embraced our slogan “Making The Connection” for decades. We do this first and foremost by offering high-end audio cables. But over the years, we’ve also become known for providing well-thought-out and expertly executed power distribution solutions. Our QBASE range of power distribution products offers a high-end foundation for virtually any setup.
From the versatile QBASE Reference, complete with its 10 outlets and various built-in, passive, sound-enhancing options, to the simpler, more streamlined QBASE Mark III, we offer a range of solutions to address all power needs. The QBASE Mark III is available as an eight outlet ‘QB8’, or a four outlet ‘QB4’. But don’t be fooled by the QB4’s minimalistic design—it’s more powerful than it looks!
At Nordost we work closely and share worldwide distribution with some of the most renowned, high-end audio manufacturers. Through those partnerships we are seeing a trend: more and more of today’s high-end components are being equipped with essential built-in options, creating the opportunity for minimalistic, yet sophisticated audio systems.
For example, beautifully crafted integrated amplifiers that offer a variety of built-in functionalities are on the rise. Take the Dan D’Agostino Momentum MxV, which can be equipped with a DAC, streamer, and phono stage, or the Gryphon Diablo 333, which offers an optional DAC and phono stage. Now, with just a turntable and speakers, you can create an incredible hi-fi system that only requires two or three power cords. Another great example is the dCS Rossini Player, a DAC, streamer, and preamp all in one, paired with something like VTL’s S200 stereo amp. The result is an extremely potent, yet streamlined system that still only requires a few power cords.
This is where we come in. Since the introduction of the QBASE Mark III, the four outlet QB4 version has been available in a high-current configuration (20A for 110V areas and 16A for 220V areas) to provide the perfect power foundation for these super high-end “all-in-one” components. These components don’t require a large power distribution block, but they do benefit immensely from a high-current, no-filtering, no-loss-of-power solution. And that’s exactly what the QB4 specializes in—compact in size but powerful in performance.
And despite its compact nature, with its four outlets, the QB4 Mark III often still has room for our complementary QRT Plug-ins, like the QSINE and/or QWAVE!
