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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@jcarr , thank you Johnathan, exactly. I like Sowter transformers because I am not paying for a fancy box and I have been very happy with their customer service. I believe transformers should be internal in the phono stage. I have not personally seen a phono stage without enough internal real-estate for fitting a transformer. You can use the hardware already in the phono stage but I prefer to add another set of input jacks and a gold plated toggle switch so one can easily switch back and forth from MC to MM. When you internal them you avoid another set of interconnects saving even more money. 
@jcarr , I forgot to ask! What do you think of transimpedance or current mode phono stages? I love the Atlas and it's impedance is low enough that it can be used with one.