lindisfarne

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Coupling or de-coupling stand mounted ls3/5a
Here's my experience after 35 years as a guy interested in music, hifi and proper set-up. Unless you are on a non-carpeted floor, your stands, racks, etc. will rock a bit. No, that is NOT what you want, however, for many, it suffices.On tile, conc... 
Does the wilson sophia 1 sound good only with perf
Sounds like you failed to demo them b4 u bought. A big mistake when buying hifi. 
Is my listeng room too small??
If your johnson is as "small" as you listening room, I'm jealous. 
If you could only keep 5 Lp vinyl which ones
Beatles-White AlbumStones-Exile on Main StreetZep-IIIWho-TommyDead-Europe 72 
Hats off to the new Hendrix box set
and to Roy Harpur as well. 
Technics SL-1200 Mk II; opinions??
The price sounds attractive but having had both, I'd go with a Rega P3. It's simply more musical. 
Recommend an integrated amp for my Harbeth 40.1's
Naim. Their newer stuff allows for more cabling flexibility. 
Ayre vs Primare
I think you have a great integrated in the Exposure. The Naim is another fine choice. I would NOT change. You simply are looking because you are bored with the hobby and have the money to do something else. Just listen to music. 
Opinions on vintage Dual turntables
I recently had a vintage Dual (Direct Drive model) which was fully serviced and up to spec. A Rega P3, maybe even P2, destroys it. 
Shahinian Diapason Questions
Boy, you sound lost. Just call Shahinian (Long Island, NY). Once you get them on the phone, you'll have a very worthwhile coversation. The owner, Dick Shahinian, is one of the all-time greats. His son, who I do not know, now runs the show. 
If I could only have one album from the....
A lovely list, AFRANTA. Well done. I do not listen to PJ but your Low, Red, Green World and Sea Change picks are beautiful. 
Mapleshade bedrock stands for large monitors
I think Pierre is GREAT at marketing. 
small room questions
I use a room exactly the same size (and you will need to kill some reflections, for sure). It is NOT great but, at least, I have music. And, I'd suggest, that's all that matters. WAY too much analyzing going on by audiophiles. Just try to dig the ... 
If I could only have one album from the....
Beatles-White AlbumStones-Exile on MSKinks-Muswell HillbilliesWho-TommyDylan-JWHTull-BenefitPF-MeddleHawkwind-Space RitualLindisfarne-Fog on the TyneZep-3McCartney-RamHarrison-All Things Must PassProcol Harum-Grand HotelHendrix-AxisYes-AlbumByrds-... 
Creek, Arcam, Cambridge - fullness and body
The Exposure is a killer amp and I don't think the others are more musical.I'd stay put and assess something else in your system.