Musical Fidelity XLP2 upgrades

Feels like this XLP2, and probably my phono interconnect, are weak links. VPI Scoutmaster, ZYX Fuji .48v, available MC loading 10R, 25R, 50R, and 100R on the LP2, interconnects are older Synergistic and not specifically designed for phono. My main question, for anyone up on the guts of a phono stage is this. I see 2 poly caps in each channel, one in signal path near input, and one in the signal path near output (105J = 1.0uF, both). Which is most important to sound quality, or both are equal? Obviously this is not a great phono preamp, but why not improve it. Also looking at replacing all the electrolitics, wiring, jacks, and load resistors. 100kohm at the MM input, by the way, not 47kohm. And it took me 2 days to figure out how the MC load resistors and switch work, with one resistor hard-wired and 3 on the switch. Confusing! ZYX recommends load to be >100. I think I'm going to put the load resistor at the jack, experiment with greater than 100, and skip the switch entirely. So any help about those poly caps, loading, and general upgrade suggestions would be appreciated. It's winter in Michigan. Even a hot soldering iron sounds good. Thanks people.