dual volume controls?

I prefer a single volume control and remote control. It's very difficult, in my opinion, to get the sound level correct when not at the listening position.

If you need a balance control something is wrong elsewhere in your system.

Another thing that some don't realize is the volume control has a large effect on the sound quality of the preamp. The more devices in line the less transparent the device is. This is the reason I am opposed to balance controls and tone controls. If they are out of the circuit when not in use, fine.

In a world where the sound of cables and power cords are considered different it's odd how folks can't hear the ill effects balance controls have on sound Rrog. It would seem much easier to shift one's seating slightly.

Why is it wrong Onhwy61? What else can cause the soundstage to be off center if it's not the room or system? I suppose the recording could be off center. But they won't all be.
A balance control is another filter between you and the music. I suppose there are a few folks that have high quality resistor based or digital pots but you would be surprised how many use off the shelf Alps or other cheap products.

Since it is your system, you should listen how you want.

You're welcome. But I wasn't giving you permission just stating a fact.

Yeah, it's my opinion you can listen how you want.

You are correct but that's part of the recording. When I play it back I want it to be as close to what the engineer envisioned as possible.

I see people using hot shot power cords all the time knowing full well the AC is going through hundreds of feet of wire before it reaches the power cord and then through another hundreds of feet in the transformer before it reaches the amp.