Resprung, with a 6 and 3 year old at home, I'm living your question!
Came to the same conclusions as already stated, but let me throw out another idea on speakers: Martin-Logan.
They're practically bullet-proof, and unless you try to electrocute yourself they're just about as safe as can be.
Fwiw, my 300Bs, 5687s, 6sn7 and 5u4 roast away on the top of an open rack--and my kids still have all their fingerprints.
Nurture & nature.
Enjoy.
Came to the same conclusions as already stated, but let me throw out another idea on speakers: Martin-Logan.
They're practically bullet-proof, and unless you try to electrocute yourself they're just about as safe as can be.
Fwiw, my 300Bs, 5687s, 6sn7 and 5u4 roast away on the top of an open rack--and my kids still have all their fingerprints.
Nurture & nature.
Enjoy.