Nordost QB8

Hi Camb,

Thanks for more info, and sorry about the delay in replying- I'm getting ready to move (again). Tell that to my turntable and vinyl collection!

Actually, connecting my QB8 to an Entreq Tellus shifted an emphasis on mid/high frequencies to a lower mid/low frequencies extension. I got more soundstage, recording depth details and a less artificial result- and mind you, I enjoy electronic music!

The thing is, is that an "effect", or a release from RF and mains pollution? You notice that, going from recording to recording, a certain detailed glare prevalent before the Tellus was an unshakeable constant (a clear sign of distortion) whereas the Tellus allows each record to sound, well, like itself, away from the sonic landscape of the previous record. It became easier to ascertain the particular sound of each track and album. I would call it absence of pollution.

Best,

Old thread" any updates on the QB 8 ? Has anyone replaced the fuse with SR black or blue ? garden earth ? what is garden earth?

Any feedback on earth outlet to grounding rod?

I think what they are referring to when they say "garden earth" is connecting the Qbase to a grounding rod (driven deep into the soil, earth, garden or dirt) just outside of your home.  I use a # 8 grounding wire run from my Qbase to a grounding rod driven 6 feet deep just outside my home.  Nordost now recommends using their new Qkore grounding system which (in my case) will take the place of the ground wire and rod.  My retailer has offered me a demo unit to try and swears it makes a sonic improvement over no ground connected or ground wire and rod connected.  I will be auditioning the Qkore soon and will report my findings.....Also I tried plugging my Simaudio 870a amp into the Qbase but it didn't sound nearly as good as plugging it directly into the wall outlet.....@tecknik  I recently upgraded the stock fuse in my amp to the SR blue fuse and noticed a sonic improvement and also wondered if replacing the stock fuse in the Qbase would yield the same results.  I might just try it since SR offers a 30 day guarantee.