Connectors

What connectors do you currently have, and what sound qualities are you looking to get from a change?

In my experience, connector differences can easily be heard. Generalities such as silver is one way and gold another can also be changed based on the quality of the actual base metals. Homegrown Audio offers connectors at a good price, though I find the Furutech spades to be much better. I don't think you can go wrong with the Furutech 201(G). To my surprise, I actually liked the 201(R) better. My surprise, because I generally find rhodium to be etched and un-musical, but Furutech's are not. The Oyaide spades are also exceptional performers.

Oxidation on silver is a very predominant misconception. Oxidation is just as conductive, however silver oxide forms in only a high pressure environment, and what we actually experience on silver is tarnish, which is silver sulphide and not as conductive. So Hifiharv, your gut is very correct!