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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!


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stevencason
99 posts
 
Next time make sure you check the voltage requirements before plugging it in.  If you would have noticed it was set for 120 or 110 you could have returned it or purchased a voltage converter to use with it.
tuberculin
88 posts
 
@millercarbon always wants you to spend your money like it was his.
twoch
429 posts
 
Good ,  you got lucky  now you can buy an nice intergraded gear  and not the mid fi thing you blew up  
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philkoan
65 posts
 
How can you plug a 110V device into a 220V outlet be cause the plugs are different. Second, I'm pretty sure that the power supply is toasted. Unfortunately, power supply is one of the expensive part in your receive. Only the manufacturer may have the replacement part.
phd
1,332 posts
 
Better the receiver then you receiving 220 volts, it is after all, just a receiver. The only thing in my home that runs on 220 volts is the electric water heater and and there is a severe warning about about electric shock that can kill. Always check your component's set voltage. Too bad it wasn't switchable.
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