Separate volume controls for left & right channels

I had them on my Audioprism Mantissa preamp, but they were stepped and clearly marked....so no problem at all for me.

I liked the option on that preamp because I could turn one speaker off when doing testing.....and I did use them as a balance control when one of my ears would plug up a bit (every winter....in short spurts).

Dave

Seakayaker, here's a picture of the Ayre K1.

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ayre_k1xe_v1xe_followup.htm

Excellent idea. Should be standard on high end equipment.