So sorry for you're loss. The Ref 5SE can do amazing things to a system.
Not so sure what your marital situation is but if you think about this the cat might have really done you a favor. Why not turn a bad situation into a great situation?
While the Ref 5SE is great, you now have the opportunity to purchase a slightly used 40 year anniversary or a Ref 10. If cash wise that can not be done, consider the purchase of a banged up Ref 5SE, and swapping out the board into your existing case (assuming that the case is in great shape).
Not so sure what your marital situation is but if you think about this the cat might have really done you a favor. Why not turn a bad situation into a great situation?
While the Ref 5SE is great, you now have the opportunity to purchase a slightly used 40 year anniversary or a Ref 10. If cash wise that can not be done, consider the purchase of a banged up Ref 5SE, and swapping out the board into your existing case (assuming that the case is in great shape).