Brand new to vinyl: Help!

@thyname, I think the first thing that has to be done in order to get meaningful advice is to quantify the problem. How bad is the sound relative to what you are used to? If a LP sounds vastly inferior than a digital representation of the same master tape, then something is wrong with your set up that needs to be addressed before you even begin to consider upgrades.If the differences are more subtle, on the order of what your digital reproduction sounds like now vs how it sounded before some meaningful upgrade, then you can get your turntable set up by an expert at an audio shop for around $150 to make sure you're getting what  you should be. They can also check your RCA to XLR cable to make sure it is designed as it should be. Not all XLR connections are equal; but that a long story. 
If you should need a new cable, this is one you can customize for length that is quite good and a very good value.

https://store.wireworldcable.com/collections/interconnects/products/oasis-7-audio-interconnect-cable?variant=979670263
Best of luck!
Jim

@spoutmouzert,
There is a group of us that get together a few times a year. You can get info here and if you join you can private message me.

http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ny-blue-mountain-lodge-audio-fest-next-meet-dates-sep...

@thyname, DH Labs is a reputable firm; but the Bl-1 is XLR OR RCA; not RCA to XLR. You could call them to see if they have what you want; but I think the savings would go out the window. You are not just looking for RCA to XLR. The cable must be executed to be balanced, which involves how the ground and shield are attached to the connectors. Dis I say that well, @cleeds ?

@spoutouzert, I am located in Madison, NJ. There are several really good shops in the area that do great turntable work; but it wouldn't be cost effective to have them come to you. If they do it in their shop, the only things you usually have to worry about at home are placement and leveling.
 I'd be happy to discuss it off-line if you can provide contact info. 

Does AG have a messaging function?

Enjoy that new table! For at least 2 months before you think about changing anything. As you said, it sounds great. Until you know exactly what you wish was different, you won't know which path to take. You may like the Bronze better than the Concept; but a Hana EH or Otofon MC3 (etc.) turbo may blow you away

@spoutmozert, have you though about getting together or joining the AK meet?