{"product_id":"nordost-qbase-mark-iii-ac-distribution-units","title":"Nordost QBASE Mark III – AC Distribution Units","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNordost QBASE Mark III – AC Distribution Units\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QBASE Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium AC distribution solution designed to provide a solid power foundation for high-performance \u003cstrong\u003etwo-channel and HiFi systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available as the \u003cstrong\u003eQB4 Mark III, QB6 Mark III, and QB8 Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e, the QBASE uses Nordost’s unique \u003cstrong\u003eStar-Earth topology\u003c\/strong\u003e to manage grounding while maintaining a direct, unrestricted AC path to connected components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional power conditioners, QBASE Mark III uses \u003cstrong\u003eno in-line filtering or active circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its passive architecture is designed to maintain low AC supply impedance and maximize current delivery while reducing interaction between the signal and ground paths of connected components. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordost \u003cstrong\u003eStar-Earth grounding topology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo in-line filtering or active circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for unrestricted current delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-level PCB configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e separates ground connections from line and neutral traces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized PCB trace geometry for increased current flow and reduced crosstalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal \u003cstrong\u003eNordost Mono-Filament wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanically tuned \u003cstrong\u003eextruded-aluminum chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal ground post for connection to a compatible separate grounding solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated fuse with \u003cstrong\u003etwo replacement fuses included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Nordost \u003cstrong\u003eQKORE grounding systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional QRT Stand Mount and \u003cstrong\u003eSort Kone\u003c\/strong\u003e integration for additional resonance control \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQBASE QB4 Mark III\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQB4 Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e is the compact four-outlet version, ideal for smaller high-performance audio systems or dedicated source and amplification setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 AC outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar-Earth topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Earth grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS, EU (Schuko), and Australian configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e234 × 67 × 120 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQBASE QB8 Mark III\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQB8 Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e expands the QBASE architecture to \u003cstrong\u003eeight outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for larger systems with multiple source components, preamplifiers, amplifiers, DACs, streamers, and other electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 AC outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar-Earth topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Earth grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS, EU (Schuko), and Australian configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e460 × 67 × 120 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQBASE QB6 Mark III\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQB6 Mark III\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically configured for the \u003cstrong\u003eUK market\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing six 13A UK outlets while incorporating the same core QBASE Mark III technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 AC outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar-Earth topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Earth grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13A UK configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e460 × 67 × 120 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInput \u0026amp; Power Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on configuration, the QBASE Mark III platform supports \u003cstrong\u003eC-14 IEC (15A\/10A)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eC-20 IEC (20A\/16A)\u003c\/strong\u003e inputs. 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