OK to hook up both RCA and XLR on amp?


I purchased (haven't received yet) the Odyssey Audio Stratos amp which has RCA and XLR inputs. Can I hook up both inputs (although not using it at the same time, of course)? I plan to connect my receiver's preout to the RCA input (part of the HT setup); and later purcase a separate preamp and connects it to the XLR input of the amp (for better music listening). Would this setup causes any potential problem? Is there anything I need to be careful about so that not to damage any component? I'm very new at this and appreciate all your comment. Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by massvm

I would like to emphasize something that Elizabeth said, contact the manufacturer, but add that unless the inputs on the amp are user selectable switched inputs, you might need to rethink this arrangement. The non-operating unit, either your receiver or pre-amp, and their associated ICs may affect the sound quality, introduce noise, or both. Additionally, you may want to contact the receiver and pre-amp manufacturer to determine the affect on their components output stage, i.e., not cause any damage when subjected to this configuration in a long-term situation.

Anyway, these are some of the concerns that I would have with this configuration. Hopefully some EE will weigh in and provide a more definitive solution.