Wonderful thread Dan...
I am happy that you take the time to do this. Makes me long to make that happen! Been a very busy year for me and just moved about 3 weeks ago. I bet I've listened to my system just a handful of times in 2019. And thats even after I got the MC2301's.
I want to achieve the listening routine you have.
Going to get there! Your setup (s) look truly awesome and also inviting.