• irish_link@lemmy.world
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    3か月前

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