Congrats! I agree that the speaker placement/stands will help the sound a lot. Enjoy the music and don’t be overly picky about it. You’re miles ahead of what most people listen to.

I look for a system that makes my whole record collection sound good, not just a few of the tried and true audiophile chestnuts.

Enjoying what you have is the best way to save money. I’d way rather stay home, relax, and listen to a record than stress out in a hifi store.