[rekondita]

Dear Summit-Fi Friends,
 
I'm planning an upgrade of my current audio system and have decided to purchase the Pro-Ject Audio 1-Xpression Carbon Turntable ($800)  The problem with this decision is that I don't know if I should also be upgrading other sources to maximize the capabilities of the 1-Xpression.  
 
Below is what I have in my inventory; I am definitely looking for a recommendation of a pre-amp (I think), and could use suggestions otherwise.
 

1. Two standing Kenwood tower speakers (JL-1001AV)
   1. 180w, 8​ohms/each
2. Panasonic AV Control Receiver + Full Digital Amplifier (SA-XR55) *manual*
   1. Used for record player, cd player, and digital audio output
   2. No phono : (  Record player connects to Tape, digital audio to Video 1)
3. Panasonic 5-Disc CD/DVD Player (DVD-F87)
4. NAD Phono Preamplifier PP2 *website*

 
My max amount to spend, including the turntable, is $1,500.  (but I do encourage "when you're ready to invest more than $1,500, upgrade x,y,z next")
 
Many thanks for your help!

 

[rekondita]

Eek!  I think this should have gone in the Help section.  I'll happily relocate it once I figure out how to delete it.
 
edit: can't figure it out.  i suppose it'll have to stay.  would still appreciate the help.

 

[rekondita]

I mean not to "bump" but thought I'd give it one last try.  Anyone?