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Can I use two preamps?

OK, weird question here that someone might know the answer to. I want a Quicksilver tubed pre that does not have a balance control. The problem is I have to have balance because of hearing loss. If I get two of these puppies, will it do any damage to the output stages to run only one channel of each? Also, could I simply install one tube per amp? I know that I could consider the dual mono versions of the QS pres, but the new one is $$ and the old ones are hard to snag. Thanks for your advice.
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bojack OP
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Excellent and logical suggestions for solving the balance problem, but I specifically want the QS pre, as I have QS amps and really like the sound. I was looking for a more technical answer in regards to simply using one channel, etc.
bojack OP
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Thanks for the advice all, and I think I will try a 3dB attenuator first like you said Stanwal to see if that works. This is obviously cheaper than getting two, and it might just work. Rwwear, unfortunately, my M60s are not balanced, so the XLRs are not possible, but that does sound like an idea, and now I know how to if I ever end up w/balanced amps.
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