HOMC cartridges are designed to be used with MM phono stages so no problem here. But you may have another problem. The platter on your Pro-ject Carbon is metal and an MC cartridge may "stick to it" Ask your Pro-ject dealer specifically what kind of metal. I know many Pro-ject/Music Hall owners were forced to upgrade to an acrylic platter first when attempting to use a MC cartridge.
MC Cart and pre amp question
I've owned my pro ject carbon turn table for a yr now. It's my only vinyl experience. So everything is new to me. I'm using a Heed Questar mm preamp. I'm thinking about upgrading the cart from the 2m red to a high out put MC cart or possibly a moving iron soundsmith. Can I do this well with my phono preamp or do I still need a step up? Educate me on why it's good or not good to go high mc or iron with my mm preamp. Again, I've have lots to learn so please be patient lol.