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Best DAC that has a balance control

I would appreciate suggestions for a digital-to-analog converter that has a balance control.

My system is quite simple. I have a digital source, two monaural amps and two speakers. To feed my digital source to each of my amps I am currently using the Benchmark DAC1. That sounds great, but to really get the proper sound stage I need a balance control and the Benchmark does not have one.

I would prefer not to buy a Preamp. In essence my DAC functions as a preamp.

Suggestions are welcome.

Here is a link to my setup:
http://homepage.mac.com/hdomke/Audiophile_Mac/PhotoAlbum188.html

Thanks!
Henry
hdomke
sammie
220 posts
 
Assuming you're using a computer as your digital source, the Wavelength Audio Crimson USB DAC can be ordered in balanced configuration with volume control. I have it and really love it!

If you need more input flexibility, there's is also the Berkeley Audio Design DAC.
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
Since the Mac is your only source, why don't you just adjust balance in the Mac?
sammie
220 posts
 
Oops, I thought you meant a balanced configured DAC....not balance control. I don't know one that has balance control..
bmcgoz
11 posts
 
dCS Dac's come with a balance control
hdomke OP
40 posts
 
Sidssp suggests "why don't you just adjust balance in the Mac?"
How can I do that?
Currently I am using iTunes as the software to drive the system.
Is there a way to control balance in the software?

Thanks,
Henry
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