Female XLR to RCA?


In a solid state analog system, Is using a connection cable with an XLR Female to an RCA male advisable? I'm interested in a preamp that is variable XLR output only  (both RCA outputs are fixed) Of course my power amp is RCA input only.
Thanks. 

dierksb

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In most cases, this should be fine. Though, if by design the preamp only has balanced outs, it may expect a balanced power amp, so the output gain of the preamp may be 3db lower if you use an XLR to RCA cable or connector. The impedance may also change, but typically it should be fine. 

What preamp and amp are you matching together?