Best audio cabinet for people with pets

Kennyt - I wasn't planning to hit the cat; haven't done it yet anyhow. My son had a cat a few years ago when he lived in Phoenix and mentioned using a squirt gun. I'll give this a try and if that doesn't work I'll try the packing tape you mentioned. Thanks for your suggestions.

As an audiophile of 25 years and a "cat slave" now with 9 cats, I don't find cats to be a threat to equipment on open stands. Just protect the gear on the top shelf from cat hair and vomit, which may short out the piece.

Alan Hsu

Take care when aiming the squirt gun. Wouldn't want to damage any electronics.
I installed French style louvered doors at the entrance to our living room a few years back -- more for privacy than pet deterrent. My wife liked the look and they provided some soundproofing when others were watching tv in the family room.
We also put aluminum foil around items such as plants the cat was fond of. He didn't like the feel or sound of it.
Thank goodness the cat only stuck around for a few months.

The key to training a cat is training yourself to accept that the cat will always do what it wants to do. This training can take significant time and effort.

Squirt guns, aluminum foil, tire tacks, wee-wee pads, electro-shock, and Dobermans. We've tried 'em all.

BTW, we love our cat.

:)

I sure enjoyed all of your comments about dealing with cats. She seems to be less interested in the stereo these days which is exactly what I want. Today I purchased two sets of folding louvered doors ($30 a set at Menards) to install at the entrance of the listening room, but then this is something I had wanted to do even before I aquired the cat. Thanks again everyone for all of your advice.