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Silver-plated contacts are fairly widespread in use, e.g. better XLR connectors, some Fastons, Hartings etc. use them. They are unproblematic with contact desig
by dom0 9y ago
Silver-plated contacts are fairly widespread in use, e.g. better XLR connectors, some Fastons, Hartings etc. use them. They are unproblematic with contact designs that scrape the natural oxide layer off. Mixing platings may prevent this mechanism from working properly, resulting in bad contact.
- simcop2387 9y agoYea I think because of the softness you couldn't switch to gold only partially or it'd wear exceedingly fast. It sure about other metals though.
- jandrese 9y agoMixing metals can also lead to corrosion. Luckily this seems to be a "spare no expense" rebuild.