Does the quality of the spades matter

If you could chose between thin gold plated or thick silver plated over copper, which would be preferred?

jclamage08-31-2002 1:45pm

detlof Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,899 posts 08-31-2002 at 03:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pure copper
jclamage OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 08-31-2002 at 03:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The AQ site says that AudioQuest spade terminations are available in a choice of thin gold plating (thin for complete protection with minimal distortion), or with thick silver plating for maximum performance. On their high end speaker wire (Type 6 and above), AQ offers Silver-plated #P-8 spades as standard (over thick LGC copper). Which spades would be preferred: Gold or Silver plated P-8's?
detlof Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,899 posts 08-31-2002 at 04:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think it was the great Enid Lumley, who after extensive listening tests gave pure copper the final nod. Edson Price used to make and market those in excellent quality. But then I am no expert in "metallurgy" and I would think, that the result would also depend on what material the metal in your binding posts is. I reckon gold on gold, or silver on silver, copper on copper would give the best results but have never really tested that hypothesis for myself in any serious fashion. Copper on copper works best for me, the only drag is, that it needs to be cleaned quite often. Cheers,