I'm not a tech, nor do I play one on TV, but here's what I would do.
First, unplug the unit.
Then, since you seem to have located the fuses, gently remove them and do a continunity test on 'em. Any cheapo VOM should allow you to do this. You check for zero ohms.
If they don't read zero ohms, replace them. If they blow again, there's a deeper problem than you can deal with. It's time to find a good tech.
P.S.. you're sure there are no shorts in the speaker wires, aren't you?
FWIW, I strongly doubt having your gain on the preamp maxed out caused this.