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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
maxxc
177 posts
 
Ok, I see by reading your post again, your cats are real stubborn jumping on the amp when its in use. You still may be able to find some pattern of putting decorations at the edges of the amps that still allow the vent to be unobstructed. If the top of the amp is above kitty eye level they probably won't try to jump on it believing theres no where to land.

If that fails just let the cats have their way and find some type of nylon mesh that will allow the amp to vent but keep the cat hair out.
goose
697 posts
 
If it is a traditional box you can set a couple of mouse traps on top. the trick is set them upside down so when the cat jumps up on top of the amp they go off but they don't get caught in them. It should to the trick!
evita
112 posts
 
Try urinating on the amp, avoiding the electronics, of course. The cats won't dare usurp the alpha.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Gunbei, I love your maceball and porcupine heatsink idea.

Anyone ever try a switcth to lift the ground on their amplifier to keep the cats off?
noonan
16 posts
 
This is one of my favorite threads of all time.
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