No secret here.
It's not clear what your "quality vinyl recordings" are. IMO, reissues are always a disappointment if you have the opportunity to play a period release.
Reissues are fine, but only as a last resort for my ears
Seek out original presses. Your system is fine, LM gear seems to be solid, so you should be using a phono amp on on the same level for maximum vibe.
I never had a problem with drum performance when I had a P5. The plastic subplatter, when replaced with one of the aftermarket models seemed to add more authority to percussion and bass.
It's not clear what your "quality vinyl recordings" are. IMO, reissues are always a disappointment if you have the opportunity to play a period release.
Reissues are fine, but only as a last resort for my ears
Seek out original presses. Your system is fine, LM gear seems to be solid, so you should be using a phono amp on on the same level for maximum vibe.
I never had a problem with drum performance when I had a P5. The plastic subplatter, when replaced with one of the aftermarket models seemed to add more authority to percussion and bass.