{"id":789,"date":"2014-09-26T17:27:53","date_gmt":"2014-09-26T21:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/?p=789"},"modified":"2014-09-30T16:03:07","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T20:03:07","slug":"questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions and Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our product specialists receive questions on a daily basis about Nordost products, their application, and hifi in general. \u00a0We thought that we would take a minute to share some of our most recent and frequently asked questions here so that everyone can get the answers they are looking for!<\/p>\n

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I know there are a lot\u00a0of fake cables on the market, do you\u00a0have some guidelines for\u00a0how to identify fakes?\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The\u00a0only\u00a0way to make sure that your cables aren’t fake\u00a0is to purchase\u00a0from an authorized Nordost dealer. Many Nordost dealers offer\u00a0trade in programs and may offer second-hand cables for sale.<\/p>\n

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What are Nordost’s thoughts on bi-wiring speaker cables? \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

We at Nordost feel the best way to wire for bi-wire is with two\u00a0pairs of identical length speaker cables. If you can’t do that,\u00a0use one speaker cable in a shotgun configuration paired with high quality bi-wire jumpers.<\/p>\n

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What’s the difference between Qv2 and Qk1, and s<\/strong>hould Qv2s be replaced by Qk1s or can they be used together?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

The Qk1 and Qv2 work wonderfully together and their effects are cumulative. \u00a0The Qv2 increases the quality of the AC signal by injecting certain mid and lower harmonic frequencies into the gaps of the AC signal that have been taken away by noise.\u00a0At the same time it\u00a0lowers mid-range and bass frequencies, providing a more open, airy soundstage with greater depth and focus.<\/p>\n

The Qk1 focuses on the\u00a0upper mid-range and high frequencies, providing pinpoint precision to the soundstage, with a more natural\/organic timbre. Voices and instruments have better clarity and\u00a0snap and attack in micro and macro details.<\/p>\n

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Is it\u00a0better to run dedicated AC\u00a0lines\u00a0or to use a\u00a0power distributor in your listening room?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

It would be best to run a single dedicated 20 Amp line to feed your power distribution. Dedicated lines are great, but as soon as you connect your electronics with interconnects\u00a0they are no longer “dedicated”. The interconnects can form harmful ground loops and our QRT Qb8 stops this from happening.<\/p>\n

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