Your theory on gold/Tin not geting along well is "Fact". Most high end electronics require "Gold Plated" connections due to it's improved electrical properties and resistance to oxide build up from the great polluted atmosphere we live in. When soldering to a gold contact you should apply and remove solder "Twice" before making the actual solder connection with your wire or you will have what is called an intermettalic joint which can be very brittle and fail when you least expect. Viewed the Bluejeans web site thought the prices were still too high, going to look at the Acoustic Research cables a bit more or make my own.
