Xindak FP-Gold

In case my description of a circuit tester was too confusing. Here is a link to a typical example. There are many brands and they are readily available at any hardware store. There are also models that will test a GFI outlet.

http://www.tripplite.com/shared/img/products/large/ct120.jpg

A good way to check polarity on power cords is to use a burn-in adapter and polarity checker. The burn-in adapter fits into the IEC end and allows the user to connect the power cord to a standard electrical device (lamp, fan, etc.). The polarity checker is an inexpensive ($5-8) device from your local hardware store. It is meant to plug into a wall outlet (in this case the burn-in adapter). The unit has several LEDs that light up. Depending upon the color and sequence it specifically identifies any problems (which wires are reversed, open hot/neutral/ground, etc.)

It is a very handy and inexpensive device that has found more than one wiring error for me. If you use it to check a power cord make sure to check the wall outlet first.

An ohm meter will work just to see how the cord is wired but it won't tell you anything about polarity. I just want all my wires run the same way. It made a significant difference after correcting my issue. More of a relaxed open sound rather than compressed.

On the FS Gold the ribbon part cannot be checked but I am pretty sure the end part is copper. I regret that xindak will not comment further, their description accompanying those cable does not mention anything else but silver and gold alloy. While the sound is open and detailed,
there is from time to time clear interference: shielding issue ?; all other cabling is audio metallurgy and I use a currency filter. Amp and pre amp are Audio research so...
I have changed out.

Mikhael, if you are taking about the male connector it is made of brass. Internal wiring is much much different.