Preamp with separate volume control for each channel?

Fix it right.  The RM9 is worth the effort.

If it was working perfectly, I would still carry on about the benefits of REMOTE BALANCE, once you have it, you never want to live without it.

Chase Remote Line Controllers RLC-1 can be added in-line or thru a loop like tape or processor or via an alternate input.

I tried one of these units when they were new.  While very transparent and resolving, there was a great deal of channel cross talk if you had more than one source connected.  Plus there is a very cheap feel to these.  Could be a decent solution if you could set and forget it in a processor or tape loop of an integrated amp instead of using as a true preamp with multiple sources connected.

I don’t understand why people are suggesting solutions to remedy a problem that any half decent tech should be able to fix?

@perkri

Good point, and I 100% agree, however OP seemed to be asking for volume control-based solutions.

sbrownnw

I’ve used Chase RLC-1 various ways in several systems over the years never experienced crosstalk, my friends who have them never mentioned it, perhaps because I/we typically use only 1 input (VCR it’s default selection).

Either via a tape or processor loop or pre out to RLC-1 out to Amp. Office, I’m just using it for remote power to save myself a short walk around the desk, let’s me put the Luxman Integrated at the far end, keeps the USB cord from my PC shorter and against the wall

Those Wharfedale speakers are gone to my son, I restored a pair of Vintage AR-2ax, but you can see the Chase RLC-1 below the left speaker. Luxman has remote volume, but not remote power, it’s switch stays in/on and the Chase simply gives me remote on/off.

I used to use a single self-powered sub with the Wharfedales, just to keep their 6-1/2" drivers from seeming small, no need for the sub with the AR-2ax, they have 10" woofers.

I highly recommend compact 3 way AR-2ax (especially if in/on a bookcase, they just fit, no ports) like my main system speakers, they have level controls for the tweeter and mid range, to adjust in whatever space they find themselves.

AUDIBLE-ILLUSIONS preamps have separate volume controls for each channel!

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=audible+illusions