Thanks everyone for the advice. Also, it is an Outlaw 976...I didn't notice the typo in my angst over the meltdown. (My apartment still has a lingering odor of fried electronics) I will definitely look into getting it repaired. It's been very lightly used, and who knows what an Atmos equipped receiver with pre-outs (thanks again,
lovinthehd) for the front speakers will cost next week....