Wow, I just saw your system picture and it makes me think we shopped in the same circles at the same time, more or less. I own a Sota Saphire, a SME 309, a BAT preamp, Thiel speakers, Cardas cable, and a maple rack with Mapleshade feet.
I have to ask, if you're from the Colorado Front Range? This equipment was popular in these parts back in the mid nineties.