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Balance issues?

Hey all. I'm having this issue when I adjust the balance control on my Cambridge Audio Azur 740a all the way to either the left or the right, I am still getting signal out of both channels. I have checked my wiring a thousand times. 
When I hook up a different pair of speakers, same issue. When I reverse the wiring, same issue.
When I switch to my other older amp, balance works as it should. 
Is it possible there is a problem with the azur 740a?
When balance is at zero it sounds ok, maybe even in the middle. But I can't help but think it sounds under performed. I should mention I bought this amp used.
Thanks
kevdubbya

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erik_squires
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This is how most balance controls work.

Since usually balance is only off a few dB, you don't want a very wide range balance control. Something that adjusts maybe +- 6 dB to +- 12 dB is more than ever gets used. This lets you adjust with finer control.

Best,
E
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