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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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kishekar
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@jasonbourne52 gives good advice in terms of trying different devices to dip your toes in.  I got a Denon AU-320 for around $200 -- and it has brought phenomenal performance-for-$ results.  And like someone else mentioned, these items don't particularly age or wear out (yes yes, some exceptions like oxidization can happen).

You may well end up with one of the true high end and exceptional SUTs... but won't it be fun to begin with a lower-risk option such as a used SUT for just $200-250, and then see where the journey takes you?  And if you are looking at $2k+ SUTs later on, that's really just a rounding error in total cost and will make a fun comparison  :)
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