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Side by side comparison of HT processor possible?

Please provide your thoughts.
I’d like to do a side by side comparison of 2 distinctly different pre/pros using the same amplifier. Amplifier is switchable between balanced and unbalanced input. Not so much as a SQ comparison, more of a functionality/convenience comparison.
I was thinking of leaving the existing balanced setup as is and hooking up the other pre/pro to the unbalanced inputs on the amp and using the input selection toggles on the amp to switch input from one pre/pro to the other.
What are some thoughts on this? Any input is appreciated. Anyone tried this? What could be detrimental? Your thoughts please.
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imhififan
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Please be caution not all power amp can connect both SE and XLR at the same time!

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/using-rca-xlr-connections-at-same-time-on-amp

If one of your pre/pro comes with a multi channel input will make life easier.
erik_squires
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By far the biggest difference is room correction software. How well it works, and how much you like the end result.
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gillatgh OP
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Contacted Emotiva today, their words were that it is possible to configure as I described and that the amp would sustain no adverse effects. It was mentioned the inconvenience/ inaccessibility switching the toggles from balanced to unbalanced but if that was ok with me it would be ok with the amp.
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