wiring monoblocks to speakers

One example that is supported by (or supports?) Al's always succinct, useful, and thorough advise:

I use 5m runs of extremely low capacitance RCA IC's (Nordost) between high input sensitivity (.75V) tube mono blocs and a high quality resistor based pot passive preamp; fed by a very high gain phono stage (EAR). Very short lengths (1.5') of Siltech speaker cables connect the amps to fairly high efficiency, 6 ohm load (nominal) speakers. Works great!

Sorry, but I don't agree. There was no direct nastiness in Jmcgrogan2's post. His perspective is entirely reasonable.

Yes, but that's because short reponses closer to the OP is always better than long, low capacity responses between posters.

03-03-13: Almarg
There is no universal answer, as it depends on various technical characteristics of the particular components, as well as on the characteristics of the cables, and the preferences of the listener. Those are among the reasons that opinions and reported experiences on this question tend to diverge.

Thank you, Al. Always the voice of reason.