Dual volume control - it should be standard

I had a popular preamp with two individual stepped attenuators with steps so far apart in volume they couldn't possibly used for any type of balance control and just a nuisance. They must be some sort of profit maker for the manufacture who naturally claims a sonic superiority with them.

There are other more sensible ways to attenuate dual mono. My family hated them, in a few short months I hated them. Mine actually wore out after a few short years.

I have no balance controls on my preamp (although I love my remote) and rarely miss 'em. Ever notice how much things change when you turn your head? I was using a test CD once and noticed some test tones REALLY change when you turn your head a little...I do find test tones are hard to dance to though. Also...moving my ass (and the rest of myself) a few inches to the left or right obviates balance issues and can help you get closer to people.

Vic, always a problem with stepped attenuators without alot of steps, quite annoying when there are 1db or more between steps.

I go back to Onhwy61's post, the best control was one volume control with remote balance - you really do need to be in you chair to set, I had that function with the BENT Tap-x it it worked perfectly.

If someone says yes, there will always be those who will say no or it depends. However, it appears that people who are not too lazy and have good hearing say yes in this case. By the way, Redgum has now an option of single volume control, but they warn on their website that it will sound a little worse.
Also, moving the listening position left or right will not always help and can actually cause even more soundstage distortion. Depends on room and recording, I experimented with the amp I had before with single control.
The point is that there is no way around. At least none that I can see.