Phase switch on pre amp use?


My KCT pre amp has a "Phase" switch that baffles me. There is one on the unit itself and one on the remote. What is it used for? I am semi paranoid of myself or the wife accidently hitting the button on the remote while the system is playing. Any reason to be 'noided about this?
Thanks, John
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Personally, I love having the phase switches available on components. I have one on my pre-amp (Calypso) and my CDP (Resolution Audio Opus 21 GNSC) and will use them when enjoying music intently. About 50% of the time, I will hear a difference and the other 50% of the time I will not.

FWIW, the Rel subs also have a phase switch and in their instructions it states that to find the correct phase for the set-up, compare the apparent volume with the switch at 0 and at 180 degrees. The louder of the two is the one the switch should be set to.