Preamp/ Amp matching

Thank yo for your suggestion, I will look into that preamp a bit more.
However my real question is whether a balanced pre would be a waste of time with my amplifier. I notice that a lot of the reviews regarding preamps are in the balanced configuration and not wired single ended to the amp. A few other reviews on preamps suggest that the balanced outputs offer far greater improvement over sound as does single ended. Yet so many manuf. only offer se outputs.
If I purchase a preamp with balanced and single ended outs and only use the se outputs will I be missing something?
My amp does not require a lot of gain so SE is not a problem. A couple of reviews regarding the LS-9 suggest NOT to use the single ended outputs as they are inferior to the balanced. Why would this be, and if the case why would they offer both.
Thanks

Thanks for the responses everyone. I am aware that balanced has been around for a while in pro and home gear. As far as the Audible Illusions, I do like the pre but I would really like a remote. I am currently using a Sonic Frontiers signature phono stage so I can get away with a line only pre. I'll spend some more time on the web checking out all of my options.
I really would like to get an LS-9 due to some fairly good reviews, price, remote and manufacture but I also noticed that most people use it with balanced outputs. My concern is that this could mean that ARC has skimped out on the single ended design of this pre and focused on mainly the balanced circuitry.
Am I being petty? Or is there some valid consideration?
Thanks