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SUT Advice - Which Ones Are The Best?

I am currently in research mode.  I want to add a SUT to my set-up but I am finding that there is not a lot of information from my local audio shop resources.  It seems that SUTs are outliers in the high end audio world.  
That said, I have read several articles in magazines and the web touting their merits.
Of all the brands out there I am most familiar with Bob's Devices.  Art Dudley wrote many good things about his experiences with Bob's SUTs, and I happen to trust Art (God rest his soul), but I'm wondering if there are others I should consider as well.  Please post your recommendations if you have experience with any SUTs, regardless of brand.
As for my set-up, I have a SME 20/2 turntable, Tri-Planer tone arm, Lyra Kleos cartridge, and KTE LCR Mk5 Phono preamp.  I do not know if I will always use a Kleos cartridge but I do think I will always buy low output MC carts.  I hope to buy something that will work with low output MCs but have some adjustability just in case.
I'd love to hear your recommendations.
Thanks!
Peter
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elliottbnewcombjr
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I got my 1st MC cartridge not long ago, and after research and advice here, went with this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164633673789?hash=item2654ee803d:g:WLUAAOSwcnVf-M6S

they are getting expensive, and harder to find

a. PASS lets you use it for a MM or MC High Output thru it, bypassing the transformer

b. 3 inputs, front selectable, then off to a single MM Input.

c. 4 optional x-factors/impedance loads, for my first, and future MC cartridges
(front switchable, not rear or internal dip switch changes).
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This model, FRT-5, has 3 inputs, PASS, and it’s Transformer is designed for MC cartridges in a range of 3 to 10 ohms

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334079978776?hash=item4dc8b7ed18:g:iNcAAOSwPNpg8nR7

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Entre ET-100; 3 inputs, PASS, 3 Optional Loads, front switch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393529405956?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5ba02e3204:g:XHcAAOSwHmlhJMuD&...

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Denon, 2 inputs, PASS, 2 optional loads

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393583791431?hash=item5ba36c0d47:g:jrAAAOSwug5hR7ZR
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