Compare · sheet 05 · M3D vs MK5
M3D vs MK5SL-1200M3D / SL-1210M3D and SL-1200MK5 / SL-1210MK5
3 of the 8 figures in the comparison table differ. Both are from the classic line (1972 to 2010).
M3D
The MK3D for the rest of the world, with a recessed power switch DJs couldn't kill mid-set.
1997–2000
MK5
The scratch-era workhorse: doubled anti-skate, white LED target light, last of the analog pitch.
2000–10
05.1Where they differ
- Years
- 1997–2000
- 2000–10
- Pitch
- ±8% detent-free + reset
- ±8% analog, detent-free
- At launch
- ~MK2 pricing
- ~$500–600
05.2Identical on both
- Motor
- Quartz-locked DC direct drive
- Starting torque
- 1.5 kg·cm
- Wow & flutter
- 0.025% WRMS
- Speeds
- 33⅓ / 45
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
05.3What each one changed
M3D
vs MK2 (for export markets): detent-free pitch + reset, recessed power switch, detachable dust cover, headshell holder.
Reverb sold median $650 (40 listings, published May 2022–Aug 2026). Middle half $579–$713.
Full model sheet →MK5
vs M3D: anti-skate 0–6 g, LED target light, removable dust cover refinements.
Reverb sold median $765 (40 listings, published Jan 2025–Sep 2026). Middle half $665–$820.
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] Turntable Lab[3] Crossfader