What are the weakest components in my system?


I have a very basic system but want to know where I can improve for the least amount of money:
Thorens Td 145
Nagaoka Mp11 cart
McClelland MQ-S35 Phono Preamp
Harman-Kardon AVR146
JPW-AP3 loudspeakers

I know that this is a very basic system, but would it sound much better with a better phono stage or cartridge?
kmaclac

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Thanks for all the great feedback. I am running all components through a Monster Power Center HTS 1000: http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4445

I do also use the HK in a 5.1 home theatre setup. So, I have thought about finding a vintage 2 channel amp with phono stage just for music.

Some of my vinyl sounds very nice, but I find some of the high end frequencies get harsh and tinny when I push the volume up. Is that the HK's power limitations or is it the cart and phono stage? I have considered the Audio-Technica AT-PEQ3 ATPEQ3 phono preamp, but not sure that is going to solve the problem.

Thanks again for all the comments.