Volume Controll on DVD/SACD players

I've seen even low-end, off-brand units like, Lasonic, which have 5.1 analog outs and a built-in volume control. But I don't think I've seen a unit that have 5.1 analog outs, that ALSO had a separate pair of 2 channel outs. Is that what you are asking? 5.1 analog AND 2 channel, but NOT shared? Most will just expect you to use the L/R of the 5.1 analog outs to drive a 2 channel setup. Users with a 2 channel and 3 channel amp, naturally wouldn't mind. But someone with a 2 channel amp, and a sencond 5 channel amp WOULD mind.

Check Wadia, they use to have variable balanced and unbalanced outs. Also, my old Sony Reference CD player has a variable output control for just that 2 channel setup. I'm not sure if the new Sony SACD player has the same variable outputs as the old ones.... SACD is Sony's baby, I heard the SACD 5.1 format at CES, so I'd keep looking HARD at Sony's products to offer this... I BELIEVE that their flagship offers Variable 2 channel SACD outs, but not for sure.