"James Mitchell" wrote in message
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I just bought an Adcom GFP-750 preamp. I am very happy with the sound
quality although the two knobs controlling the volume and balance pots
allow
'wiggle', for lack of a better term. These controls are motorized. I
believe the motor connection with the pot shafts are not perfectly
matched.
This is irritating when manually changing volume or balance because the
'wiggle' turning range actually alters the volume or balance setting. It
also really cheapens the feel of an otherwise well made piece of
equipment.

Also, the balance control actually increases the volume of one channel
while
decreasing the other, as if it is an ordinary 2 gaing pot with 1 gang
inverted. Is this correct?

Is these problems common with the GFP-750, or do I have a defective unit?
I
feel loose pots are unacceptable on a unit retailing for $1400.

Your unit is clearly unacceptable. You get your money back or a replacement
which performs properly.