Phono hook-up for Atma-Sphere MP-1?

Pat,
I meant phono stage outs - that is, from a separate phono pre amp into the MP-1.
Somebody else has answered that the tape monitor is not a good input for a phono to linestage input for technical reasons, interfering with sonics, but I'm sure Ralph will set us straight if that is not so.
Bottom line seems to be that ideally, one should have a balanced phono stage to best utilise the MP-1.

Rush,
I guess I took the purist's (well, almost - purist would have been have Ralph put in a phono stage, but then I couldnt use the TT with my other single ended set-ups, which I wish to do) way out by getting an EAR 824, which has balanced and SE outputs. And, by the way, spectacular reviews. It also has adjustable impedance loads. But I have to get an extra pair of XLR i/cs - does one shop "differently" for phono out i/cs vs DAC out cables? Certainly cant afford another pair of Indra or Dominus, that's for sure!
Thanks for the help.

Pat,
Cant wait to hear what changes 14 years have wrought - when I last listened - 1991 - My Kinergetics KD 40 CDP sounded as good as my Sony x800 with Denon 103D - but I'm hoping the updated SOTA, OL, Shelter and EAR are an improvement........everybody says its "different", most say its "better", so I am waiting like an expectant father to hear for myself. Thanks for all your encouragement and advice.