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Kenwood KP-990, anyone familiar with this model?

Before I get to my advice seeking questions I would like to tell you how I came across this beautiful looking table.Recently I answered a for sale ad of an LP collection.
Along with the LPs were an assortment of audio components one of which is this Kenwood model KP990 direct drive turntable. I purchased the lot which made me happy including the poor fellows widow

The table is in spotless condition and seams to work flawlessly except for a bend cantilever on the cartridge.
From what I gather looking over the web the designation KP points to the Japan market and the KD is North American, though I maybe misinformed

My question should I update the capacitors primarily which ones including anything else need taking care of?

Future plans are to rearm and replinth this table.

Thank you in advance for your advice

David
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dbcooper OP
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Jaspert and creative edge thank you for the info and ebm for your encouragement
As a long term user of Micro Seiki, Fidelity Research and Accuphase tuner from Kensonics I can tell you there is not much wrong using vintage/ near vintage stereo components.
I'm no snob but I have listened to many new up to date offerings that fail to impress me.
This Kenwood direct drive fell into my lap and I think it will be a fun project to work on
dbcooper OP
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Tbone this is much appreciated and I thank you.
Agree the stripped down look of the table is attractive in that industrial way.
With the table stripped down the whole design has easy access for maintenance and any electronic update if needed compared to other direct drives I briefly looked into recently.
Regarding your system line up of tables I find it incredible ,your certainly in the right part of the world

Regards David
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