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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
rafael0054
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audiolabyrinth
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RJA can you be more specific?, cheers.
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rja
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Rhodium on solid state power amp, PC Rhodium male and gold on amp end. CDP has volume control so no pre.
tbg
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I never have had anything with gold plating that sounds good. Everything just sound burnished and slow.
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ladycharnet
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I do not think there is much difference, for some reason, I use the Rhodium on digital and gold plated on all else, other than copper.

You can buy 10, or 12 gauge wire at Home Depot and have as good a cable as you can get, unless you wire in your wall is also premium grade. It is a ‘weakest link’ argument.
melbguy1
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Tbg, have you tested a GTX-D (G) wpo? Yes, it is gold plated, but there is NOT a drastic difference between the rhodium and gold versions despite the plating difference. The major mojo is in the base metal (pure copper), and the slight lean towards warmth vs resolution in the gold vs rhodium (respectively) is more related to a slight 'shade' vs night/day difference. But as always, ymmv.
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