{"product_id":"nordost-qbase-reference-qb10-ac-distribution-unit-1","title":"Nordost QBASE Reference QB10 - AC Distribution Unit","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNordost QBASE Reference QB10 – AC Distribution Unit\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QBASE Reference QB10\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference-level \u003cstrong\u003e10-outlet AC distribution unit\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to establish a clean, stable power foundation for ultra-high-performance audio systems. Rather than using conventional filtering that may restrict current, the QB10 takes a \u003cstrong\u003efilter-less, passive approach\u003c\/strong\u003e while integrating several of Nordost’s most advanced \u003cstrong\u003eQRT power and resonance-control technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e into a single chassis. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the QBASE Reference is Nordost’s \u003cstrong\u003eStar Earth topology\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides ground separation for connected components and directs stray voltages and eddy currents toward a central grounding point. Its dual-PCB architecture separates grounding from the symmetrical live and neutral paths, while integrated \u003cstrong\u003eQSINE, QWAVE, modified QPOINT, Micro Mono-Filament, and resonance-control technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e further optimize the power environment. \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\u003eReference-level \u003cstrong\u003e10-outlet AC distribution unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter-less design with \u003cstrong\u003eno intentional current limiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordost \u003cstrong\u003eStar Earth Topology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-PCB architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical \u003cstrong\u003eLive \/ Neutral topology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate grounding architecture with Voltage Directionality technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e and optional \u003cstrong\u003eDual Primary Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple internal \u003cstrong\u003eQSINE and QWAVE\u003c\/strong\u003e devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically optimized and modified \u003cstrong\u003eQPOINT technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal solid-core Nordost wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Mono-Filament technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-QKORE Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated \u003cstrong\u003eSort Supports\u003c\/strong\u003e for resonance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanically tuned extruded-aluminum chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated fuse with \u003cstrong\u003etwo replacement fuses included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal grounding capability for integration with compatible grounding solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eUS, EU (Schuko), and AUS\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Star Earth Grounding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QB10 uses Nordost’s \u003cstrong\u003eStar Earth topology\u003c\/strong\u003e to address conflicting ground and signal paths within a HiFi system. 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