Stereo/audio inputs...Gold plated?

Originally Posted by NobleMetalWorks

Any of the high end electronics that were made prior to 2002 are going to have more gold plating than anything after. The price of gold jumped then leaded in 2002, so industry responding by finding more efficient ways to play less gold and get the same benefit. The same goes for car audio equipment. Anything before 1998 usually has more gold associated with it, in car audio components.



Scott

Will these dates apply to computer equipment as well? phone jacks too, ribbon cable connectors, etc etc ?