Compare · sheet 05 · M5G vs GLD
M5G vs GLDSL-1200MK5G / SL-1210M5G and SL-1200GLD
2 of the 8 figures in the comparison table differ. Both are from the classic line (1972 to 2010).
M5G
The 30th-anniversary deck: first digital pitch, a ±16% range and blue LEDs. Turntablists liked it best.
2002–10
GLD
Three million sold, in black gloss and gold; 3,000 units on an M5G heart.
2004
05.1Where they differ
- Years
- 2002–10
- 2004
- At launch
- MK5 + premium
- Limited edition
05.2Identical on both
- Motor
- Quartz-locked DC direct drive
- Starting torque
- 1.5 kg·cm
- Wow & flutter
- 0.025% WRMS
- Pitch
- Digital ±8% / ±16%
- Speeds
- 33⅓ / 45
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
05.3What each one changed
M5G
vs MK5: digital pitch control (±8/±16 switchable), blue LEDs, upgraded tonearm wiring, brake knob.
Reverb sold median $999 (40 listings, published Jul 2016–Aug 2026). Middle half $750–$1,125.
Full model sheet →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 →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