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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
rockvirgo
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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
1,484 posts
 
If you like a warm sound, get a tube amp without the tops !!
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onhwy61
5,275 posts
 
Cats like a smooth surface to rest upon. Place any object (framed pictures, plants, books, vases, etc.) on top of the amp that breaks up the smooth surface should prevent the cats from reposing. Just take care not to block the air vents. Also, periodically vacuum inside the amp. The problem you really want to prevent is the cat throwing up into the amp's interior. It's highly corrosive and very hard to fully clean up.
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nrchy
2,124 posts
 
A canvas sack, a bunch of rocks and a cool stream. : )

I have two cats, and a dedicated listening room in my basement. The two are mutually exclusive.
gaudio_eek
312 posts
 
Would you consider a bald cat? 8^)
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