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Dana, look at this situation very carefully.
You're having a conversation with Randy, and it's a known fact that his system has (had?) Poltergeists.
Now, you write:
"worked fine then. Damnest thing I've ever seen. Everytime I get a new toy, something breaks. Call it bad luck, I don't know. "
YOU may not know.
But _I_ do.
It's transference, my friend. I think I saw it on an episode of Buffy, so it must be true,
The PorterPlex Poltergeist has officially moved to YOUR system.
Be afraid.
Be very afraid. Now that's funny! Thanks Mark I feel better actually, no wait...I forgot I'm still pissed! 
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It's possible for devices with switch mode power supplies (which is just about everything these days) to cause huge voltage spikes between other devices when they are connected together. Enough to blow out an input or output circuit. When connecting receivers to amps the power should always be disconnected, not just in standby.
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Yup I now turn everything OFF to ensure no odd power surges. A pain when swapping out speakers and you are trying to do it quickly.
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Ironically enough, it's probably safer to connect speakers while the receiver is in standby than the line-level interconnects.
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I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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Not saying that it'll happen every time, or with every piece of gear. But there can be potential between the grounds of equipment using switch-mode PS. If you connect the grounds (which in the case of RCA cables is also the signal path) at just the wrong time (depending on the phase of the power from the wall) there can be quite a bit of voltage differential between the two components. It will equalize quickly through the input/output circuit.
Another reason to like XLR connections: the chassis ground connects first before the sensitive signal connections are made.
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Dana I am sorry the force is weak in you and you have moved to the dark side. Mark is right, I have had my share of mysterious subwoofer issues in the past. 
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Nah, I'm not worried, I don't believe in that crap. There's no way... Oh NO! My TV just went out! Damn! There goes my PS3! OH GOD! NOOOOO....not my Wife's big rubber ***K! Curse you Mark! You too Randy!  
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I'm just glad that Mark's curse has left Iowa, lol.
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Dana I am sorry the force is weak in you and you have moved to the dark side. Mark is right, I have had my share of mysterious subwoofer issues in the past.
Meeee Too!! It's Vu Ja DE!
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