What equipment upgrades or tweaks will improve the sound of drums?


Having just purchased a few quality vinyl recordings  of Elton John after watching Rocketman ignore his band, I'm looking for ways to improve the sound of Nigel Olsson's drumming.  My current system in a Line Magnetic tube amp, Rega Planar 3 w/Ortofon Blue Cartridge, and Audio Physic Step Plus speakers and a JL Audio sub (can't find model no right now).  I'm looking for the punch his drumming deserves.
TT upgrade?, cartridge? Other tweaks?
udog

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Thanks for all of the suggestions and comments.  One of the first things I did a while back was to deal with the power issue.  I noticed that when a dehumidifier ran, sound sucked.  So, a Torus Power Conditioner, dedicated line, etc, reduced those issues.  Isolation also key. Symposium Stealth Iso made a big difference.  I have not tackled all of the phase issues with the sub.  The recordings....all Better Records versions of Hot Stampers.  At first a skeptic, but damn, they can't be beat.  Agree with the Mofi dissapointments with other recordings.  I have had good drum sounds, just looking for the extra snap, bite and boom.  I like to think I'm pretty close.  I have borrowed amps with more power and still believe this could be offer a major improvement. Will be playing around with tube rolling and all the other little additions you have suggested.
Thanks all,
Udog