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Nordost QBASE REFERENCE Instruction Manual

Ac distribution unit

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  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a QBASE REFERENCE AC Distribution Unit. You have just taken a critically important step towards improving the sound and picture quality of your A/V system. Please read this manual to best understand how to operate and best situate your QBASE Reference, in order to achieve maximum performance results.
  • Page 4: Installation

    CONNECTION In order to deliver its full performance, the QBASE REFERENCE should Each QBASE REFERENCE has one IEC C-20 input on the back. All outlets be placed on a stable solid surface, ideally on a dedicated shelf in an carry the same current capacity. To install your QBASE REFERENCE, audio rack or on an amp stand.
  • Page 5 Finally, turn on the system components, running from sources first, to power or integrated amplifier last. US OUTPUTS DEPICTED HERE (EU AND AUS ALSO AVAILABLE) PRIMARY EARTH NOTE: ON EU UNITS, THE LIVE/LINE/HOT PIN IS MARKED IN RED SORT SUPPORT FEET FUSE IEC C-20 INPUT GROUND BINDING POST...
  • Page 6 OPTIONAL DUAL PRIMARY EARTH The QBASE REFERENCE design is based around a primary earth concept, where a star-shaped ground attaches devices to a central grounding point that serves as a reference for the multiple connections that typically make up an audio system.
  • Page 7: Operation

    O P E R A T I O N FRONT BUTTON TOUCH SEQUENCE The built-in QPOINT Resonance Synchronizer technology is always on and has been optimized for the QBASE REFERENCE. TOUCH QSINE/QWAVE STATUS Two pairs of QSINE and QWAVE units are also built-in and positioned...
  • Page 8 O P T I M I Z I N G S Y S T E M N E T P E R F O R M A N C E NETWORK SWITCH Nordost’s extensive line of QRT audio enhancers includes the QNET, KORE QKORE, QPOINT, QSOURCE, QSINE, QKOIL, QWAVE, QVIBE, and GROUND UNIT KORE QLINE.
  • Page 9 EXA M P L E CON N E C T I O N DI AG R A M Wa ll To PR I M A RY E A RT H P re-Am p / P h o n o Sta g e In teg rate d A mp Q BAS E R E F E R E N CE Powe r A m p...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Input Socket: IEC C-20 (20/16 Amp) Output Sockets: US, EU (Schuko) or AUS Electrical Output: Equivalent to Input Internal AC/Mains Fuse: Dimensions (WxDxH): 19in x 8in x 5.5in Weight: 25.9lb (11.75kg)
  • Page 11 W A R R A N T Y Warranty Registration Card Please complete and return this Warranty Nordost warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship Registration Card within 30 days of purchase together with proof of purchase to: to the original purchaser, under normal use and service, for a period of 5 years.
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