<h2>EquiTech Model 2RQ Balanced Power Transformer</h2>
<span style="font-size:16px; font-style:italic;">Equitech balanced power has been the signature "sound" of studios the world over.</span><br /><br />
The Equitech 2RQ is the 2RU rack version of Equitech's renowned transformer system and delivers the same high quality as full size "built in" models. According to Martin Glassman, every bit of the quality that has made Equitech famous can now be used as rack mount power distribution AND power balancing.<br /><br />

The Model RQ ("R" is for rack mount) is Equi=Tech's flagship product.   It is the result of many years of experience and application research in the field of balanced AC power.  It is highest quality and the best performing balanced power system we have ever offered.  Every component specified in its design has been selected from years of research and testing in professional and consumer high definition A/V systems in both analog and digital formats.  Each component used in the Model Q was chosen for its superior quality and performance and cost was no object.  For example, the material used in the Model Q transformer core is made of a state-of-the-art magnetic steel alloy and none is spared in fabrication.  The core material is the most efficient there is, nevertheless the Model Q transformer has twice the mass of similarly rated competitive products.  It drives amplifiers and other high current pulse type loads without skipping a beat.  Power factor remains virtually stable regardless of the type of demand load.  Mil spec oxygen free copper is used throughout the Model Q assembly to further reduce random high frequency current distortion.  This improves an already near perfect mirror image output and further widens its range of noise attenuation.  The Model Q's switches and circuit breakers are the finest made and they are duty rated for over 1/2 million operations.  Every component part used in the Model Q has been selected because it is the best of its kind.  There is nothing that compares in quality or performance to the Model Q.<br /><br />

On the rear panel, there are 12 AC outlets provided (more in the larger versions.)  One GFCI outlet is independent from the front standby switch(es) and is constantly left turned on for use with components that require continuous power for a clock or to maintain volatile memory. Of the 10 remaining outlets, 6 (white) are for analog components such as amplifiers and pre amps and 4 (gray) are specially filtered outlets for digital components. A circuit breaker on the rear panel protects the system from overload and from potential short circuit fire hazards in electrical power cords and downstream connected equipment.<br /><br />

Model Q's are offered in 7 different sizes ranging from 1kVA to 10kVA load capacities.  Most Model Q's that are rated at 2kVA or less require a 120 Volt supply circuit to operate.  (The 2RQ-E and 2RQ-EA require 208/240 Volts.)  3kVA and 5kVA models require a 208 or 240 Volt supply as do the 7.5kVA and 10kVA models.  The chart below indicates the circuit size and standard plug type used to connect the Model Q to the source power outlet.<br /><br />