Matching SUT for Benz Micro MC Gold

I searched for SUT with variations for future changes, finally chose this vintage Fidelity Research FRT-4

https://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/fidelity-research-frt-4-mc-cartridge-transformer...

I got a lot of SUT advice in this discussion that helped me make that choice

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-sut-for-3mv-10-ohms-mc-cartridge-into-3mv-mm-input-sens...


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That cartridge has an elliptical stylus. I enjoyed elliptical for a long time, however:

I suggest you consider a cartridge with an advanced stylus: MicroLine, Shibata, SAS. 

Perhaps a MM cartridge now, hear the advantages of that stylus upgrade,

or a MC with advanced stylus, similar output to your Benz so a chosen SUT will handle either.

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This MM/MC Phono seems very versatile

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Ject-Tube-Box-DS-MM-MC-Tube-Phono-Preamplifier-Black/224349939634

think of it as an internal variable SUT

Bellari MT-502 ($499) and a good half-meter IC. I have one and am very happy with the SQ! Made in the USA, too!

The question is WHY do you need a SUT instead of quality MC phono stage ? 

I had a Klyne Series Six with a MC phono stage but I sold it. 
Actually, I am using a Uesugi UBROS-1 preamplifier: PHONO 1 and 2 - (2mV / 47 kΩ); PHONO 3 - (6.5 mV / 47 kΩ).

Not enough gain to drive a LO MC cartridge.
Cheers,