Jotul 602, 40+ yrs. old & want to replace

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Santa Cruz, CA, USA
NewFriends,
I would be grateful if anyone here could advise me. I have two Jotul 602 stoves. Just plain 602, no glass door, surely 40+ years old.
We have been very happy with them, and they are just right for the rooms they heat.
I want to replace just one that we use a lot, to get a cleaner burning stove and use less wood. I know the new 602s are expensive, but we use it a lot and I, fortunately, can afford it.
I am planning to get a new Jotul 602 with the glass door and all the improvements. Are there any things that I should consider in this decision or installation?
Thanks very much, and Happy New Year. --Richard Santa Cruz, CA