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DAC with a Balance Control - Does on exist?

Are you aware of a DAC that has a balance control?

My stereo does not use a preamp. The music travels from my hard drive via Ethernet to my DAC to my Amps. My DAC (Benchmark DAC1) has a volume control. The only other control I would like is a balance control. I would prefer not to buy a preamp to get that.

Suggestions?

Thanks!
Henry

My other gear: two Classé  CA-M400 amps, two B&W 800D speakers
Henry

My other gear: two Classé  CA-M400 amps, two B&W 800D speakers
hdomke
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rja
2,370 posts
 
The Berkeley has balance control.
hdomke OP
40 posts
 
What about a software solution to control balance. I hear that "Pure Music" can control balance on my Mac. That way I could keep my Benchmark DAC.
cbw723
89 posts
 
Um, yes. Did you miss my earlier post? If you are using Pure Music, you can adjust the balance trim by going to Preferences -> Audio Settings -> Signal Modifiers. You can push the right channel up or down to your liking.

Much cheaper than buying a new DAC.
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
It would be even cheaper to move your head.
2chnlben
595 posts
 
Rwwear:

Just wait until you lose hearing in one of your ears, resulting in a perceived shift in the central image. I miss my balance control. This is an excellent and very relevant question by the OP.

Ya dang whippersnapper....!

_Ben
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