QSource Linear Power Supply
The QSOURCE is a fanless Linear Power Supply designed specifically for hi-fi audio applications. By providing a stable, clean output of DC power at select voltages, while maintaining extremely low noise levels, the QSOURCE enhances the audio imagery of a sound system by improving sonic articulation, heightening dynamics, and expanding the sound stage.
The QSOURCE uses a top-of-the-line transformer with a unique circuit design to convert AC to DC power while an internal QRT module removes electrical anomalies and noise artifacts from the line and smooths out the DC output, so that audio components are running on the highest quality DC power possible. From a sonic perspective, this clean power makes all the difference, providing excellent regulation, very low ripple, and outstanding transient response, allowing your components to achieve their peak performance.
While the QSOURCE was designed to enhance and power as many as four of Nordost’s new QPOINT Resonance Synchronizers, which manipulate electromechanical resonances in order to enhance the coherency and timing of components, it was conceived with versatility in mind. In addition to the four, 5V outputs designated for QPOINTs, the QSOURCE provides two outlets that can supply 9V, 12V, or 19V and 12V, 19V, or 24V respectively, which can be chosen to match the requirements of your electronics. To complete the transmission chain, Nordost has designed purpose-built QSOURCE DC Cables to fit the QPOINT and any other DC-run components in your system.
Whether using it in conjunction with the QPOINT, or as a standalone power supply for DC-dependent audio components, Nordost’s QSOURCE Linear Power Supply will bring new dimension to your sound system, allowing you to enjoy richer and more nuanced musical performances.
QRT - Audio Enhancers
QRT products are designed to improve the performance of your system. Each product has its own unique objective, whether that be alleviating the impact of poor quality AC or DC power, providing proper grounding, optimizing data transfer for audio applications, or synchronizing electromechanical resonances. Regardless of their function, Nordost QRT products make an immediate and distinct impact on audio systems.
The effects are cumulative and best heard when QRT products are used as a system. When arranged correctly, the effects include a lower noise floor, increased image depth with tighter focus, wider soundstage, as well as improved overtones, pacing, dynamic range and musical expression.
Stand Mount
Lift your QBase unit with the purpose-built QStand.
QSource DC Cables
Purpose-built cables. Discover more here.
Brochures
QSource DC Cable Premium information sheet
Warranty
Limited 2-year warranty
Specifications
AC Power Input: Switchable 110/220 VAC 50/60 Hz
AC Fuse: 1.25A Time-Lag, Ceramic Body
DC Power Output:
For each variable output @ 19/24 VDC: 66 W
For each variable output @ 12 VDC: 20 W
For each variable output @ 9 VDC: 10 W
For all 5V outputs combined: 5 W
PSRR: 75 dB
Dimensions: 280 x 121 x 67mm (11in x 4.75in x 2.625in) w/ feet
Weight: 2.7kg (6lb)
Awards & Reviews
To introduce intangibles like atmosphere and timbral finesse, along with tangibles like deep resolution and transparency out to the corners, you might consider the Nordost QSOURCE… the level of refinement the QSOURCE LPS brought exceeded my expectations; my quest for a Hi-End LPS ends here.
Marshall Nack, Postive Feedback
