Thanks for the kind message, Robert. I'm guessing three weeks or so for the gear, and I will be sure to post picture food.
I've been following this thread awhile and, as noted in my post, you and the other contributors were a strong factor in my deciding to add the BDP-2 and BDA-2 to my order for the SP3. Absenting the Oppo 105, my electronics are all Bryston. You have a beautiful system and home, Robert, and I've enjoyed the photos of your system and the others that have been posted. I noticed that, like me, you use the Paradigm Reference Signature S8 speakers (I also use a C5, ADPs, and S4s for the rest of our 7.2 music/theatre system). Since I live in earthquake country, I added Soundocity outriggers (soundocity.com) to give them more stability, and they've worked quite well to couple the speakers to the concrete slab below our carpet.
One of the things I admire about Bryston is that customers become part of an extended family. When I bought my amps a few years ago, James' unstinting help was a key factor in my choices, and the generous guidance of the Bryston team and of the participants in this and other forums again made my recent equipment decisions easy. I appreciate the positive tone and the commitment to helping others achieve their sonic goals.
I'm looking forward to participating in this thread and will have many questions for you.
Cheerio,
Rich