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Beware of NAD M3 Fire Hazard

My $3k NAD M3 started shooting sparks out the top and burned the shelf that was 8" above. Luckily I was home and not sleeping or the house would have burned down. If anyone has one of these I advise them to unplug it when not in use. I took it to two different repair shops and they said it would be about $800 to just get it running and there may be board issues. They advised not to take the gamble. Anyone have any suggestions on what to do with it?
pwb
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almarg
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Al, that amp has a lot crap in it! How long did it take for you to find the 3 fuses?

Not long, Jim. The service manual includes a block diagram, a schematic, and a parts list. Which made it pretty easy to determine what fuses are being used, and where they are located in the circuitry.

And a quick look at rear panel photos that are available on the web confirmed that the fuses are not physically located on the panel.

Best regards,
-- Al
erik_squires
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pwb --- The tall round can like things or the donut like things??
erik_squires
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Take a look at the inside picture here:

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/integrated-amplifiers/nad-m3-integrated-stereo-amplifi...

The two round metal covers at the bottom are on top of the transformer.  The next 4 round can things above are capacitors.  Just curious which one.
pwb OP
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It was the second capacitor from the right side of the amp that blew. 
pwb OP
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I uploaded a couple pics
https://ibb.co/1rZtnPGhttps://ibb.co/T1VBM5G
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