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

I thought everyone find's their way here from the Love of music. Music Lover's have a good heart. 

If only. This may be the most dispiriting thread I've seen out here. You've got to be a miserable, lonely person to ridicule a fellow audiophile and troll/hate on his feline companion. There are some wonderful folks out here but this place needs a much stronger sense of community and some improved manners.  

Wharfy, I'm sorry about your amp. I had an old amp that I left on all the time, and my cat would sleep on it during the winter. The amp wasn't especially valuable and I just let her. If I were you, I'd practice my zen understanding and try to let it all go. I understand I'm on an audiophile forum but ... it's just an amp. Mixed into the nonsense here are some good recommendations. Perhaps you can enjoy the process of looking for a new amp! Good luck!

Last I heard Tom at Northridge retired several years ago.  He was great.

Agree with those who suggest to get rid of the cat prior to next purchase.

I’ve seen a stuffed cat in person at a taxidermist. Looked like it was about to get attacked by a dog.

We had a cat & it pissed on our speakers & sofa.
Last cat we ever had.
We have two dogs & they never pee on speakers or equipment.

Sacrifice a power cord & a cat toy, get it stuffed, and enjoy it forever...
No more worries about equipment or furniture.

Sorry for your trouble, but....  This may be the best thread I’ve ever read on Audiogon :))))))

If you had Farmers Insurance, they may have covered it and put your cat on TV.  
Hope you get it sorted soon.  Good luck friend.