Gain matching improves signal to noise ratio (which is right next to Godliness).
A simple resistor on the "hot" side of the amplifier input is all you need to do it correctly.
Here is how you can determine the value you need:
1. buy a few cheap resisters: (say two pair of 10K pair of 5K pair of 1K)
2. take a pair of junk interconnects, cut them in half and solder (or alligator clip) the 10K across the center wire and then reconnect the shield/ground side to complete the circuit. If 10K is not enough add more. When you decide what value resister you need, you can buy low noise Vishays or Caddocks from Parts Connection and solder them in. (When you sell the amp, just remove them.)