--- product_id: 3054073 title: "Emotiva Audio CF-Balanced Control Freak" brand: "emotiva audio" price: "9818CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3054073-emotiva-audio-cf-balanced-control-freak store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Convenient Remote Control Balanced & Single-ended Precision Potentiometer Emotiva Audio CF-Balanced Control Freak **Brand:** emotiva audio **Price:** 9818CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Control Your Sound, Elevate Your Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Emotiva Audio CF-Balanced Control Freak by emotiva audio - **How much does it cost?** 9818CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3054073-emotiva-audio-cf-balanced-control-freak) ## Best For - emotiva audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted emotiva audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Connectivity:** Available in both single-ended and balanced versions to seamlessly integrate with your audio setup. - • **Desktop-Friendly Design:** Large remote knob designed for easy access, putting control right at your fingertips. - • **Smooth Control Experience:** Precision potentiometer guarantees smooth level adjustments for an unparalleled listening experience. - • **Enhanced Audio Performance:** Optimized for superior sound quality, ensuring every note is crystal clear. - • **User-Centric Functionality:** Perfect for professionals who demand both style and substance in their audio equipment. ## Overview The Emotiva Audio CF-Balanced Control Freak is a high-performance audio control unit that offers both single-ended and balanced connectivity options. Featuring a precision potentiometer for smooth level adjustments and a large remote knob for easy desktop use, it is designed to enhance your audio experience while providing user-friendly functionality. ## Description Have you ever wondered how to connect a source with no volume control directly to powered monitors or an amplifier? Welcome to the Emotiva Control Freak. It's a passive volume control that makes connecting a phono preamp, DAC, CD player (or virtually any other source) to your powered monitors or amps easy-with ultimate transparency and control. Review: The amp takes about an hour to warm up and start sounding pretty good. The good thing about this product is ... - I use this in the middle of an audio chain that bypasses my preamp. I use it to connect the stereo xlr outputs of my oppo 105 universal blu Ray player to the balanced input of my b&k 200 watt per channel dual mono ex442 amplifier. The amp takes about an hour to warm up and start sounding pretty good. The good thing about this product is it really gives you a true sense of the character of the amp it is attached to. I would recommend it to anyone with a source component that has a balanced output and an amp (not a receiver or integrated amp) that has a balanced input. It's also good with two channel Dolby digital that is sometimes encoded on to British dvd tv show source material. If you have a high quality stereo preamp with balanced inputs you may not need this product, but it's a nice backup in case your preamp is in for servicing or an upgrade. Review: Much better than I expected! - I was worried this would be cheap-feeling, but I didn't need the features that come with the very expensive monitor controllers, so I took a chance on the Control Freak. I'm glad I did. This is solid, and the operation is buttery-smooth. One particular worry I had was that the cable would be so stiff that I'd have trouble keeping the knob from flopping over on my desk. That's certainly not a problem. The cable is plenty flexible, and the knob itself weighs enough that it isn't going to get knocked around by moving papers or whatever. If you need a volume control for your monitors, and don't need the features of the expensive control stations, the Control Freak might be for you. ## Features - Available in both single-ended and balanced versions to match your equipment - Precision potentiometer ensures smooth level changes and excellent - Large, convenient remote knob is ideal for desktop use-and puts control at your fingertips ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JRJ1TZ0 | | Additional Features | Ergonomic | | Brand | emotiva audio | | Button Quantity | 1 | | Compatible Devices | Audio Receiver, Amplifier, Powered Monitors | | Connectivity Technology | Radio Frequency | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00704660976841 | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Emotiva Audio Corporation | | Mfr Part Number | CF-Balanced | | Model Number | CF-Balanced | | Number of Buttons | 1 | | Special Feature | Ergonomic | | UPC | 704660976841 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** emotiva audio - **Compatible Devices:** Audio Receiver, Amplifier, Powered Monitors - **Connectivity Technology:** Radio Frequency - **Number of Buttons:** 1 - **Special Feature:** Ergonomic ## Images ![Emotiva Audio CF-Balanced Control Freak - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SR+ridDCL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: which xlr plug is the output, which xlr is the input?** A: My cables have labels - Left/Right Input/Output. Yours does not? **Q: Am i corrrect that this will work well between a cd player and a dynaco stereo 70? is there a remote?** A: Yes, it will work. Since the Dynaco 70 doesn't have balanced inputs, you would probably want the non-xlr version of this in-line volume control. I have the balanced one, and I use it between Oppo 105 universal player, and B&K Ex 442 amp (both with XLRs). there is no remote, just the volume control knob, which is like a big paperweight. **Q: Can 2 of these be used one for each channel as level controls for a preamp without balance control ?** A: Should be fine, just have to make sure if you hook up a channel to the right input of the knob you hook the right output of the knob to your amp. One side of each knob will be unused. Dunno if it's the cheapest solution but it'll work. **Q: can i connect this to a normal home av receiver and use this as a master volume control?** A: Yes, provided your normal AV receiver is a balanced receiver. Otherwise, you will require an unbalanced unit. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The amp takes about an hour to warm up and start sounding pretty good. The good thing about this product is ... *by P***N on December 23, 2014* I use this in the middle of an audio chain that bypasses my preamp. I use it to connect the stereo xlr outputs of my oppo 105 universal blu Ray player to the balanced input of my b&k 200 watt per channel dual mono ex442 amplifier. The amp takes about an hour to warm up and start sounding pretty good. The good thing about this product is it really gives you a true sense of the character of the amp it is attached to. I would recommend it to anyone with a source component that has a balanced output and an amp (not a receiver or integrated amp) that has a balanced input. It's also good with two channel Dolby digital that is sometimes encoded on to British dvd tv show source material. If you have a high quality stereo preamp with balanced inputs you may not need this product, but it's a nice backup in case your preamp is in for servicing or an upgrade. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much better than I expected! *by W***K on June 20, 2015* I was worried this would be cheap-feeling, but I didn't need the features that come with the very expensive monitor controllers, so I took a chance on the Control Freak. I'm glad I did. This is solid, and the operation is buttery-smooth. One particular worry I had was that the cable would be so stiff that I'd have trouble keeping the knob from flopping over on my desk. That's certainly not a problem. The cable is plenty flexible, and the knob itself weighs enough that it isn't going to get knocked around by moving papers or whatever. If you need a volume control for your monitors, and don't need the features of the expensive control stations, the Control Freak might be for you. ### ⭐ 2 defective units *by C***H on March 9, 2016* The first one I received had one bad channel; I returned it for a replacement. The second one has one bad channel as well. (The bad channel was easily confirmed by switching inputs) Based on the slightly used appearance of the products I received I am wondering if defective units are being returned and mistakenly re-sold as new/working products. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3054073-emotiva-audio-cf-balanced-control-freak](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/3054073-emotiva-audio-cf-balanced-control-freak) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*