Compare · sheet 05 · GLD vs MK7
GLD vs MK7SL-1200GLD and SL-1200MK7 / SL-1210MK7
6 of the 8 figures in the comparison table differ. The GLD is from the classic line (1972 to 2010), the MK7 from the revival (2016 on).
GLD
Three million sold, in black gloss and gold; 3,000 units on an M5G heart.
2004
MK7
The DJ deck returns: coreless motor, 78 rpm, reverse play; the first new DJ 1200 in nine years.
2019–
05.1Where they differ
- Years
- 2004
- 2019–
- Motor
- Quartz-locked DC direct drive
- Coreless direct drive
- Starting torque
- 1.5 kg·cm
- 1.8 kg·cm
- Speeds
- 33⅓ / 45
- 33⅓ / 45 / 78
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
- 9.6 kg
- At launch
- Limited edition
- ~$999–1,199
05.2Identical on both
- Wow & flutter
- 0.025% WRMS
- Pitch
- Digital ±8% / ±16%
05.3What each one changed
GLD
vs M5G: commemorative gold-hardware finish; otherwise an M5G.
Reverb sold median $4,900 (5 listings, published Feb 2022–Jul 2023). Middle half $3,300–$5,799.
Full model sheet →MK7
vs MK5/M5G: coreless motor, digital pitch, 78 rpm, reverse, adjustable torque, detachable cables, much lighter build.
Reverb sold median $950 (40 listings, published Jan 2023–Aug 2026). Middle half $885–$1,292.
Full model sheet →Figures from the same sources as each model sheet. A dash means the figure is not published in our sources; we do not invent specs.[1] Wikipedia[2] Crossfader[3] Technics UK specs[4] DJWorx