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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
flemke
596 posts
 
Make a bed of nails and put that on top of the amp.
sean
6,231 posts
 
If you're handy with wood, build a small inverted "U" shaped frame and then cover it with metal screening. The screen will allow the heat to rise out of the amp and will deter the cats from climbing on top of the amp. By not having a flat surface, the cats won't try to lay on top of the "U" shaped frame either. You can make the frame out of any type of wood and stain it to match the rest of the decor as desired.

As a side note, cat hair by itself typically won't short out anything. A cat that falls asleep on top of the amp and drools might. Sean
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danlib1
819 posts
 
Buy a Pass X-250, and leave it on 24/7!

My cat NEVER lies on it...there's something about that Class-A Scorching heat my boy Cosmo doesn't like :)
imin2u
392 posts
 
Get some BIG rubber bands and fling them as needed.
calanctus
151 posts
 
Get some orange oil from a healthfood store or aromatherapy place and apply to the top of the amp. Cats hate the stuff. Regular orange peel might work also.
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