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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
clbeanz
192 posts
 
Does this have any relation to a animal forum post I just read growling of a humans,lack of speedy response to a favorite bedding area heater which for some ,unknown, reason delivers half its original heat! ;^)
You can condition them easily with a whistle,or aluminum foil sheet rattled loudly when they walk near the gear..
Another novel approach is a very cool sixteen dollar toy called an Airzooka ,which fires a ball of air about 15 feet.

http://www.online-toy-store1.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=186
chriskeating
189 posts
 
Dogs!
CK
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
16 posts
 
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?
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