Dusty,
Many have commented on upgrading your preamplifer, and that would make a conciderable difference. What I would go for is a tube preamp with a phono section. Allthough not cheap, if you see a Rogue, or Audible Illusions, jump on it. Both have phono sections and will add that warmth that everyone talks about. By the way, keep those speakers. They certinally are wonderful.