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Nordost QRT QBase QB8 MKII (20A) Power Conditioner; Kimber PK10 Ascent PC

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Original price $2,149.00 (16% Off Est. Retail)
Original price From $1,799.00
Original price $2,149.00 (16% Off Est. Retail)
Current price $1,799.00
From $1,799.00
Current price $1,799.00

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Kimber PK10 Ascent Power Cable adds $562 to total value. Total MSRP $2711

Featuring eight outlets, a 20 Amp high-current input, heavy-gauge internal wiring, focused star-earth topology, primary earth grounding, an external ground post, and dedicated fuse protection. The Nordost QRT QBase QB8 Mark II is a premium AC distribution unit providing a straight-line power path. By eliminating active filtering, it maintains a low AC supply impedance to prevent dynamic compression. Its passive design creates a tiny lift in earth impedance on all but one primary socket, routing grounds to a clean terminal to eliminate noise. Housed in a tuned aluminum extrusion, it forms a resonance-free foundation.

Reviews praise the QB8 Mark II for an immediate, transformative impact on clarity. Experts note a significantly lowered noise floor that uncovers low-level details, micro-dynamic shifts, and subtle timbral textures. Listeners highlight an expanded soundstage and sharper instrument imaging. Because it avoids active filtration, reviewers appreciate that it preserves full dynamic expression, pacing, and natural tonality without limiting current, making it a highly recommended power foundation.

High-end audio gear only performs as well as the electricity feeding it. This 20 Amp block corrects grounding errors at the source, ensuring components share a coherent framework. By delivering clean, uncompromised power without choking your system's natural vitality, it removes the electronic haze to seamlessly unlock the true performance and effortless articulation of your entire investment.
Brand Nordost
Type Power Conditioners
MSRP $2,149.00
SKU # 95982
Cosmetic Rating

7 - Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some scuffs nicks and marks on this units chassis. Fortunately these blemishes are not readily visible, and do not detract from the overall wonderful appearance.

Functional Notes

Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age Unknown
Owners Unknown
Service History None

Power Conditioner, Kimber Kable PK Ascent 10 Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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Nordost QRT QBase QB8 MKII (20A) Power Conditioner; Kimber PK10 Ascent PC
Nordost QRT QBase QB8 MKII (20A) Power Conditioner; Kimber PK10 Ascent PC