After reading about Deludedaudiphile's post on the cables resistance-not quite sure I understand fully what that means- got me thinking so here's my story.
I purchased a pair to go with my Linear Tube Audio 10watt amp feeding a pair of Cornwalls ( over 100db/watt). Wow! What a difference. Significant upgrade.
I sold both the Cornwallis and LTA amp and purchased a pair speakers rated at 89db/w/4ohm and an Integrated 125w/8ohm and 225w/4 ohm. While my amp was being built, I ordered a Class d mini gan 5 ( 200w/8ohm and 300w/4 ohm) to get me thru. The amp felt kinda warm for a Class D amp but didn't think much of it. Several days later it was dead. Returned it for a refund. Chalked it up to just one of those things.
A month later my integrated arrived. Lovely sound.......for a while. One channel went dead. Off for repairs
Do I listen exceedingly loud? Don't think so but do turn it up on occasion . I also didn't hear any distortion from my speakers.
Bad luck or did the "resistance" of the cable have something to do with it? Putting excess strain on my amps?
Just thought I'd share. Again, could have absolutely nothing to do with the cable but I sold my mine just to be safe.