Magnepans and cats, do they mix?

I have two cats also. Both have had their front claws removed and are no longer a threat to my Magnepans and the furniture.

We once had a cat that would climb up my Maggies and perch on the top. They were old MGII with a relatively wide wood frame. Evidently there was enough clearance between the cloth and the diaphram so that the claws did no damage. The cloth was the old loose rough weave but the new knitted material would probably be damaged.

I was able to discourage my cat by means which PETA would probably not approve. Lots of luck!

I had some MG-1s, purchased 'used' which a series of cats NEVER LOOKED AT TWICE. The original owner claimed he 'treated' them with something....I simply don't remember what, it was 25 years ago and the cats simply ignored 'em.

If I get another cat, you can be sure my new 1.6s will get the citrus treatment. or maybe barbed wire and a mine field.

funny post that may help

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1100206637&read&keyw&zznail+cat

my favorite is the stick with a nail

I think they will see them as giant scratching posts. Other than SPCA/PETA approved ways, maybe you can make some covers for them.

It's been said that Cat Stevens used Maggies for mastering a couple of his albums. Maybe there is some mystical connection.