I'm guessing your PS Audio phono stage is the GCPH phono stage which is no slouch. That phono stage sounds pretty darn good and if you try to replace it (without spending a fortune) I think you might be disappointed. I agree with others that said replace the cartridge. And I absolutely agree with Coltrane1 one change at a time.
Upgrade suggestions
Hi
I use my turntable as a source for less than five percent of my listening, but I am contemplating an upgrade and looking for advice.
I listen to classical music. I currently have been using a Rega P5 table with a PS Audio phono stage. I have had the table for 5 years and have never upgraded from the Rega mm cartridge that it came with.
the rest of my system is an Ayre preamplifier, Parasound Power amp, and some Digital sources (Marantz 803 SACD, NAd DVD-A player both fed into a PS Audio Digital Link DAC). Speakers are B&W 803-D.
budget up to $3000.
I use my turntable as a source for less than five percent of my listening, but I am contemplating an upgrade and looking for advice.
I listen to classical music. I currently have been using a Rega P5 table with a PS Audio phono stage. I have had the table for 5 years and have never upgraded from the Rega mm cartridge that it came with.
the rest of my system is an Ayre preamplifier, Parasound Power amp, and some Digital sources (Marantz 803 SACD, NAd DVD-A player both fed into a PS Audio Digital Link DAC). Speakers are B&W 803-D.
budget up to $3000.