• irish_link@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Just as important is what they connect to. You know the plastic part it connects to inside whatever device you are connecting to. Same concept when monster cables were a thing, the gold plated connectors that connect to the back of your tv using plastic and undefined metal.

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      3 days ago

      Gold plating is used to prevent corrosion, not optimize conductivity. It matters only for the longevity of the cable.