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

Showing 2 responses by clbeanz

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