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What to use for shorting pins on balanced amp?

I recently purchased a used ARC 100.2 power amp and currently only have single ended interconnects. I am new to balanced connections. In order to connect the amp using single ended interconnects I am supposed to insert shorting jumper pins. The unit was not supplied with any. What can I use to short the pins out until I get my new balanced interconnects? What would happen if I don't install the shorting pins and connect the amp to single ended interconnects? Thanks for any assistance I get in advance.
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usually we should plug in the short plug for RCA or pin for XLR. Coz certain power amp model may have the same output curcit for both RCA and XLR. New amp design should have the 2 separated.

For old design, amp will read signals even you are not utilizing the plug. And thats create the hum sound.

Krell and Meridian are typical brands which need the shorting plugs.
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