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I blew up my receiver. Now what?

I brought my Integra DTM7 to Europe. Plugged it in, and POP! I discovered that unlike my other electronics, it definitely could not handle 220v wall current. Smoke poured from the vents for a while, even though I immediately unplugged it. 
So:

1. What did I break? A fuse? A capacitor? Everything?

2. What’s the best way to get it back up and running here in Europe?

thanks!


jmk2
jmk2 OP
6 posts
 
Thanks for all the entertaining responses. Sounds like I should have no problem getting it fixed. I've wrapped the whole thing in duct tape, and I'm going to plug it back in...
Actually, if anybody has a good suggestion for a replacement, I'd appreciate it -- my Rainmakers look nice enough, but I'd rather hear them. (But it does have to be a network-capable receiver with HDMI. Surround sound not necessary.)
kgbspy
60 posts
 
twoleftears is correct... the repair will cost more or close to a new unit. lucky you this one is not the top of the line . The lesson is priceless!
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cakyol
940 posts
 
You pretty much destroyed it.
You need a step down transformer next time, unless the device supports multi voltages.
chorus
976 posts
 
What I do not follow-If you knew enough to post an inquiry here,
is this your first visit? 

This from a guy who fried his TV and Oppo two weeks back!!
jmk2 OP
6 posts
 
What I do not follow-If you knew enough to post an inquiry here,
is this your first visit?
My phone, my tablet, two laptops and a desktop computer all handled the voltage change without a problem. Didn't occur to me that the power supply inside my receiver would be less capable. Now I know...


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