Keep the IC from SUT to phono stage short - and low capacitance if possible.
Does Everyone Use 2 Phono Cables with SUT
I just learned a rather expensive lesson from my audio dealer. I always thought I only needed a phono cable from my turntable to my SUT. By adding another phono cable (not interconnect) from the SUT to the phono preamp, I got a nice improvement in “efficiency.” Everything just flows better.
I guess everyone uses 2 phono cables?