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Plating sound characteristics:
http://www.cryo-parts.com/oyaiderec.html

Different approaches, different platings:
http://www.furutech.com/2008/product2.asp?prodNo=247
http://www.furutech.com/2008/product2.asp?prodNo=72

Hmmm..... Brass, Bronze or Copper:
http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/conductalloy02.html

http://www.cryo-parts.com/psrec.html
Brass???
http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/conductbrass02.html

I recently tried the Oyaide R1 in combination with the P-004 and I found it to sound hyperdetailed and unnatural. Switiching back to my Porter Port was like a breath of fresh air. Although the Porter Port isn't as detailed as the Oyaide, it sounds more organic in my all solid state system. Perhaps the R1 would sound better in a warmer system?

Tomer

I can appreciate why plating could actually result to some coloration, e.g. gold plating seem to impart a certain level of warmth, etc. If neutrality is the goal one would think the unplated route of the power port is preferred. However I also believe one important function of plating is to guard against corrosion of the contact surface. I wonder how the porter port addresses this issue.

Great question Joel. You'll notice that the majority of the "higher end" manufacturers are using Phosphor Bronze. Phosphor Bronze contains enough Tin to not only reduce connector fatigue but to also provide an elevated level of corrosion resistance.

However, many of us have been made aware of the sound of Tin in our connectors. Certain manufacturers use Phosphor Bronze alloys containing lesser levels of Tin, increasing the need for platings to protect against corrosion resistance.

http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/DesignGuide/phbronze02.html

Jamesw20:

FWIW, the cryo'd Hubbell "HBL8100IG" outlets I mentioned are unplated.

Again, made of quality materials specifically for isolated ground circuits - and with GREAT grip, which I believe is the most important quality for AC connectors.