Hi IDT,
I am shocked. First of all, as soon as I will be back in Germany, I will send you some money. But I am sure, that such a capable person like you, will escape this miserable situation soon! You could be consultant for Pioneer, optimizing their Development Unit...
Moreover, I suppose, that the customer service of Pioneer is a catastrophy. A couple of weeks out of liability and you are expected to buy a new one?
Anyhow, after my first and only contact with the customer service in Germany it is clear, I will never buy anything from Pioneer anymore. My company neither, since the chief of procurement is a friend of mine.
In Germany we say: If the water comes up to your neck, hold your head straight. Everything will work out fine for you, I am sure.
Hope there are not so many typos... Being on the phone it is not so easy