Optimizing HT setup for Analog: Where to begin?


I'd like to optimize for analog listening.  My setup:

Panasonic Elite 120w AVR
Technics 1200 Fully KAB Upgraded
Kef LS50 L/C/R
Puffin Phono Stage
DIY Interconnect + Speaker

Most of my vinyl is QRP / MoFi / Blue Note / Tone Poet reissues of 50s/60s jazz -- really good quality.  I can just barely sus-out a sound stage for most of these recordings.  I'm missing the depth that so many talk about.  

Where should I start spending $?
martinman

Showing 1 response by maxwave

Good luck to find a good integrated amp. with HT bypass for
1500$ .

Hegel H190  , used , may be the closest priced  integrated amp. with HT bypass .
From owners manual : 
´´  HT
Most inputs can be configured to act as a Home Theater input. This will set the input volume at a fixed high volume level. ´´