It’s worth noting that gold plated connectors are not snake oil. Gold is a good conductor and doesn’t form a nonconductive oxide layer. That means it’s going to be more durable and won’t corrode together or apart like those old ass sheet metal tube sockets that all need to be cleaned.
While you’re completely right, I saw a gold-plated S/PDIF optical audio cable once, so I think it’s fair to say that the effect is at least partially explained by marketing.
It’s worth noting that gold plated connectors are not snake oil. Gold is a good conductor and doesn’t form a nonconductive oxide layer. That means it’s going to be more durable and won’t corrode together or apart like those old ass sheet metal tube sockets that all need to be cleaned.
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I think you replied to the wrong comment.
I absolutely did. Thanks for that.
While you’re completely right, I saw a gold-plated S/PDIF optical audio cable once, so I think it’s fair to say that the effect is at least partially explained by marketing.