Depending on cartridge, the output at 1kHz for standard velocity (level) on disc is about 10mV or -40dBV.  This seems to be within the range of the TS inputs on the front panel.

The standard termination for MM phono cartridges (i.e., how their frequency response is measured) is indeed 47Kohm in parallel with 100pF (most of which will come from cable capacitance).

As the TS input is unbalanced and has an input impedance of 800K, it would be a simple matter to wire up the TS plug with a 47K resistor between hot and ground to correctly terminate the cartridge.  There should be enough gain for most cartridges and the signal to noise will be around 65dB, maybe better.

To set up EQ for RIAA, set a treble shelving cut of 6dB/octave starting at 2kHz and a shelving bass boost at 6dB/octave starting at 500Hz.  Set the high pass filter at 40Hz.  Adjust to taste (or check using a calibration record). 

Or - just go and buy an external battery-powered phono preamp, and connect via the same route.  No need for EQ.

Good lead, Chris.  I already had that site bookmarked for its range of stylii but had not checked their electronics section.  Looks good.  For those outside the US, I suggested they ask them to leave out the 120V-12v wallwart, (saving postage and a small amount of money) and source one locally.  (The RME power supply for FF400 or QuadMic will probably work - check plug polarity.)

But to return to the OPs original request - there is a school of thought that says a flat preamp and digitally applied RIAA (or other std) EQ has some advantages.   There are flat preamps available about the same price (I have one sourced from the US).  The ability to apply an accurate pre-set RIAA input EQ could be helpful for the admittedly small number of us who undertake this arcane activity.

Maybe put it on the list for a rainy day?

Hi,
Here is the direct link to the note Blair is mentioning.
http://www.diamondcut.com/AppNotes/TheNewWay.html

Thanks Chris