My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.

Get the Johnny Cash record CRY CRY CRY!!

i see that harassing someone with sarcasm is your way of life.... After me this one.... Who is next?

Last time i dared to answer you today, you seemed genuinely surprized and outraged by my response.... And i guess you will be also now.... But think a bit about it and you will understand....

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« We need self conscious brain, any other brain is useless for us» -Groucho Marx

Cat pee corroded the board?  Sounds like it may have taken some time and several occurrences.  Didn't you smell it, like the first time it happened?  Cats can make reasonably good tacos, and maybe a pair of gloves, once skinned.  When you replace the amp, maybe put it in a cabinet. 

Ii was not your cat!!!!!  Door was open to your house- a bird came in as well as a cat. Do the math-=-=

oh man, sorry to hear. This was always a worry of mine when I had  big Levinson amp on the floor that all my cats sought for warmth. My new integrated fortunately fits on shelf with only an inch of room on top so they can no longer access. Glad to see you are a good, considerate cat dad and did not take it out on the poor scared kitty.
if the new board includes warranty and testing once installed, I would do it.

Very sorry for your situation. I agree 100% with teo_audio. I've repaired amps, preamps, crossovers and other gear with printed circuit boards, built circuit boards, amps, preamps, and more. I've rebuilt traces, cleaned boards, repaired burned board sections, and more. I would be very hesitant to declare it irreparable without actually seeing the damage, though I would not pay $6k for the board.

Would you be OK with posting pics? You can PM me with them if you wish. I won't do the work, but could possibly offer another opinion that aligns with teo_audio, which might encourage you to seek out a willing tech. The cost is substantial, so I encourage you to not give up quite yet.

Also, although you didn't solicit veterinary advice, anzaanimalclinic provided excellent information.