Suggestions for amp/preamp path?

Hello All,

I figured I would start this thread here as I have really got some great guidance in the past. I have come to a point where I am looking to get a little more performance out of my gear.

I had been running my TT directly to the Fisher for quite some time but then finally decided to add a phono stage last month. The difference was almost night and day between the Cornet and the built in Fisher stage.

I am definitely satisfied with my sound right now, but still, I have a great curiosity about what is possible. Every time I upgrade it is the greatest sound I've ever heard as I have never heard any great set-ups.

The Hagerman Cornet really seems to be a quality phono stage for the money. I still have a bit of an issue with some hum, but that is mainly when I get to volumes above my listening level anyhow. I was thinking of giving the Hagerman Clarinet line stage kit a try. The only thing is that I would need to get an amp as well. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion about one that would work well in this situation? Also, I was thinking of having a guy mod my Fisher to just have the Clarinet line stage run directly to the power amp section. But then I figured the Fisher would probably hold back my sound.

So I guess I'm just not sure what to do here. It seems like the Fisher is the weak point for me right now.

I was hoping you guys would have some great suggestions as you always seem to.

Please let me know if I can provide anymore background info.

Thanks much,
-Clipper