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How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?

Since my amplifier is too large for an equipment rack, I keep it on a seperate amplifier stand. There is nothing above it to keep my two cats from climbing on top when it is turned on, which they always do, attracted by the warmth. At first I didn't mind until my Rotel RMB-1095 Amplifier shorted due to a build-up of cat hair falling inside. Now my front right channel is gone. I just bought an Integra Research RDA-7 to replace it.
Is there a good way (short of the cat pound) to keep them off?
blakjava
slappy
903 posts
 
Use a big stick with a rusty nail sticking out of it.

I have 4 dogs at my house. Not once have they ever payed the slightest attention to my stereo.
What is it with cats?
brianmgrarcom
1,317 posts
 
I concur with getting a dog, you can even teach the dog to keep the cat off!
noonan
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Hey Clbeanz, that airzooka thing looks like it might do the trick! Neat picture!

Question, How do you get the cat IN the bazooka without getting scratched?
rockvirgo
587 posts
 
I placed a couple of 6" tall brass bookends with felt pad bottoms atop my power amp for a while. This added some heat sinking to the top cover but delivered only about 50% success. Sometimes the cat would rearrange them and curl herself around. Now I just vacuum out the cat hair every year or so. Thanks for reminding me! :^)
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rx8man
1,475 posts
 
If you like a warm sound, get a tube amp without the tops !!
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