Sheet 05 · Head to head
MK3D vs GLD
Same platform, real differences. 3 of 8 published figures differ. Both are classic-line decks, so the shared figures below are shared mechanicals rather than coincidence.
MK3D
The 'D' is for de-detented: the click at 0% pitch removed, a reset button added.
1997
GLD
Three million sold, in black gloss and gold; 3,000 units on an M5G heart.
2004
05.1Where they differ
- Years
- 1997
- 2004
- Pitch
- ±8% detent-free + reset
- Digital ±8% / ±16%
- At launch
- Japan only
- Limited edition
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
MK3D
vs MK3: no center detent on the pitch fader, pitch reset button.
Used market: US askings ~$480–650 in Very Good (Aug 2026); mostly 100V Japan imports
Full model sheet →GLD
vs M5G: commemorative gold-hardware finish; otherwise an M5G.
Used market: Collector piece; trades well above M5G money
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] Save The Vinyl[3] Crossfader