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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+++ for the Clayton products mentioned above when going the SUT route to bliss
w that much gain you do not  unless you like the sound of miles of wire…only slight hyperbole in trade for what is likely a FET input.

one popular trade is a lower gain all tube combined w SUT.
not snark, but in my experience more than a few audiophiles don't much care about phase. I do.

nice to have Jonathan weigh in.

@pindac there is a lot of wisdom in your post re; system matching and synergy 

best to all, excellent thread
Cinemag, then Bob but personally I prefer the FET in the front end of my Herron to deal w my Lyra.

I have not heard the Zesto, but i have heard the preamp and they have ears and build great sounding gear….