Phono setting and MC/MM

Thanks for all the replies.

He is looking to pick up a pioneer sx780.

The cartridge is a Japanese name (I don't have the box in front of me).  Pic below.

https://ibb.co/3rfDXTK

Looks like we will hook it up and see if we need that head amp.

Pioneer specs

Specifications

Tuning range: FM, MW

Power output: 45 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 5Hz to 80kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%

Damping factor: 30

Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MM), 95dB (line)

Output: 150mV (line)

Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)

Semiconductors: 5 x FWT, 11 x IC, 26 x transistors, 22 x diodes

Dimensions: 480 x 140 x 320mm

Weight: 11.2kg

@sdaudiophile69

The cartridge is a Hana SL low output and the Pioneer is absolutely not compatible for cartridges MC.

Ok, thanks!

I agree you won’t have enough gain, most likely, but it will hurt nothing to just hook it all up and give it a try. That will let you know where are you are starting from.

BTW, I hope your buddy realizes what a good friend you are to donate a TT with a Hana SL!