Need advice for upgrading my analog setup

No disrespect to others, but kindly disregard the advice of those who suggest that the amount you spend on a component (phononstage) should serve as the reason to replace a phononstage you already enjoy. Having been playing with these toys for 40 years, I’ve certainly learned that MSRP has no bearing on system sound quality in your room. 
 

You’ve identified an outstanding front end. Select a good phono cable (quite happy with my Morrow cable) and enjoy your system. But please disregard those who contend that you’ve not spent enough on your preamp. 

@j-wall Mr. jaywall, I’ll have to respectfully disagree with your incorrect assumption. What my experience tells me is that a price tag is not an upgrade criteria. Rather, the perceived SQ and enjoyment in your own listening room is far more logical. The OP likes and is happy with his phononstage. Whether he chooses to upgrade will depend on his experience with his new ‘table. But it should not be because he simply hasn’t spent enough money on his phono section. That is just ridiculous.

Too bad he didn’t pay $5k for his $700 phononstage. His system would sound so much better to him that way.

You guys rock!

@j-wall Once again you seem to read things that are not there. From his original post:

“Oh and I'm using a Darlington Labs MP-7 phono preamp that I'm happy with and don't plan on replacing.”

How you’ve interpreted that as a request for phono preamp advice is a mystery to me. But feel free to carry on. You’re on a roll.   

@ghdprentice Is it possible that his existing phono stage may benefit from a better performing table setup? I ask because your suggestion would indicate that you believe his current preamp is “maxed” out and is incapable of sounding better if fed a cleaner signal. (Ignoring that he likes his phononstage and prefers to save that upgrade for down the road.)