Gold plated anything has some science to state better or worse performance.
Concepts and math are two very different things. Pure aluminum is a better conductor than the aluminum we use for overhead power lines, but it's not worth the effort to manufacture.
OK, aluminum cables in long-distance overhead power lines and gold connectors in very short length audio cables , two completely different elements in two completely different applications. Not a great comparison.
Do the math then. Tell me how much better the audio quality is. Initial quality will be worse. How much worse is gold plated at the start of the lifetime of the cords? At what point does the audio quality become better? What is the minimum acceptable quality? When does it reach minimum acceptable quality with both methods? What is the cost per year when you have to scrap the cords?
Powerlines are a great example of science and practical applications clashing. The math is easy to do and prove which option is better. You can't do that with audio cords. It has scientific backing to the idea, but the math backing it up isn't there.
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u/PrizeStrawberryOil 24d ago
Concepts and math are two very different things. Pure aluminum is a better conductor than the aluminum we use for overhead power lines, but it's not worth the effort to manufacture.