copper

[James Husted]

>True and false.. Gold helps to prevent oxidation.. and once a cheaper
>connector oxidizes, it sounds like SH%T%!

This only makes a difference if both the plug and socket are gold plated.
If its just one, sometimes the chances of oxidation to the non-gold part is
increased because of disimilar metal contact effects. Also the plating on
most "gold" connectors is so thin that it's gon after a few insertions.
-James

James Husted
Art Director, Web Master, Symetrix Inc/Lucid Technology
jhusted at symetrixaudio.com
jhusted at lucidtechnology.com
jhusted at halcyon.com