L-R Audio Balance

Hi,
Just out of curiosity, is there a way to adjust the L-R audio balance in the Classic??? I have a good 50% hearing loss in my left ear. At one time I was almost deaf in that ear so a 50% loss for me is pretty good! On my computer and home stereo I have the left side louder to compensate for that loss.
Thanks In Advance
Abb N

Abber,
I have posted about this lacking feature a couple of times and indeed there seems to be no solution. It may help to visit www.apple.com/feedback and put in a feature request as I have done.
I do find it odd that such a rudimentary control should be missing from something as versatile as the iPod touch, in fact, I see absolutely no reason for it's lack of inclusion.

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