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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Joel, I love I Robot.  I have the UHQR also, #168 and the MFSL Original Master Recording 2 disc 45 RPM version.  I paid a bit more for the UHQR than you did, but nowhere near $500.  Things are getting crazy! 
What are you streaming tonight?
In My Dreams - Novecento with Billy Cobham, Tidal 
Adding a Herron VTSP 3A/360 Preamplifier to the system.
I bought a pair of Herron M1 monoblocks a while back and was impressed enough and had heard so many good things about the VTPH-2A phono stage (now discontinued) that I bought one.  The VTPH-2A was a significant step up from my Manley and Pass Labs... 
Who will soon be going to a live concert?
I've been enjoying going back to concerts.Post pandemic shows so far...Steve MillerWilcoPaula Cole and Madeleine PeyrouxPat MethenyJames Taylor and Jackson Browne Hell's Belles (a local AC/DC tribute band!)Larry CarltonOn the horizon...Pink Martin... 
What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>
For what you described I think the P3ESR might work better.  They are fantastic little speakers.  I have them in a secondary system paired with a Simaudio 600i.  While they don't have the scale of my main system, they equal it in terms of sound qu... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Lady Blackbird - Black Acid Soul 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Paula Cole - Revolution  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Robert Cray Band - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.  Been a while since I listened to this, it's an excellent pressing and well produced.  I also realized I didn't have Strong Persuader in my vinyl library and ordered a copy of that. 
Is there a good indoor FM antenna?
The short answer is no.  But, the SR100 might be a little better than the free dipole "antenna" that comes with most tuners.  I have the SR100 and the ST2 and the SR100 was more effective for me.  I live a long way from any broadcast locations, so... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hank Crawford / Jimmy McGriff - Steppin' Up 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jeez, now I remember why I never cared much for Lou Reed. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Walk on the Wild Side - The Best of Lou Reed 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Elvis Costello - The Delivery Man 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Best of Mountain 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Harry Chapin - Heads and Tales