I don't see a problem, plus you could try it both ways (SS pre/tube power - tube pre/SS power).
When using the tube preamp section be certain to turn the tube amp on first before turning the SS amp on (reverse this when powering down the units).
The combo's should not waste much, if any, energy VS using them as stand alone units as you will only be using the power amp section of one unit @ a time.
DeKay