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Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors

Hi dear fellows.Does anybody tried these type of connectors in power cords?In my case I don`t know which could be the differences in sound performances between them.I heard that rhodium connectors have more extended hights frequences , more airy and fluid than gold connectors, but also that they can produce a non-lively sound, with too much control.Regarding Gold connectors I red that they produce a warmer sound, specially in the mids, but with not so much detail as rhodium.Is it true?I will appreciate your comments to make a proper decision.Thanks in advance!Raf
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jmolsberg
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I prefer my Furutech Rhoduim PC’s and outlet(s) in my system. The gold sounds slow in comparison. It takes its sweet time breaking-in, and no it’s not my brain 😃
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audiodragon777
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I've always enjoyed rhodium and bare red copper (unplated). Beautiful tonal balance, and relatively neutral unlike gold.
btw, all of this may be academic, as the IEC bades at the inlets of our gear have cheap metals that owners have no control over. Nobody ever mentions that.
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brunomarcs
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the mention of the cheap metals in the IEC's of our gear matches the cheap  binding post and rca's and other items builders use to save on cost. Passlabs use Furutech binding post which is a good marketing  point for me, frankly I'd like to see all the builders use name brand quality fittings. I don't like the binding post on these Bryston amps of mine, Bryston thinks they can build a fitting better than anyone else! using spades on speaker cables you can't tighten them properly, if you so much as touch the spade barrel, the furutech spade is now loose on the post!
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