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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.
bojack

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rwwear
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Why can't you just move your chair off center? Or your speakers?
rwwear
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There really isn't a balance control that doesn't affect the sound adversely.
rwwear
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If you want to pursue the two preamp mode, I don't think it will be problematic. But the best way to do it it my opinion would be to invert the outputs on both and make them a truly balanced configuration. To do this you would simply need to make a set of "Y" cables with RCAs on one end and a female XLR on the other. Combine the two grounds on pin one of the XLR and on pin two one of the positives and pin three the other positive. This is of course only going to work if you have a balanced amp. Sounds like a fun project.
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