Quote Originally Posted by Matt Jones
The mk2 Technics go for around £325 each.

There are two other main models, the mk5 and the mk5g. The mk5 goes for around £379. This model is very similar to the mk2 but i feel it is worth the extra £100ish a pair. The main difference is the click-less pitch control. The mk2 'click' is very annoying for me. The click-less pitch makes it necessary for the mk5 to also have a quartz lock button, the position of which looks a bit awkward but in practice its ok. It's also got a recessed power switch and lamp socket at the back, but still looks similar to the mk2 model.

so mk5 don't have +8/+16 pitch?? am i right??


The mk5g looks completely different. They retail around £475 each. They don't look crap, but i definitely prefer the mk2/5 for looks. The mk5g has the option for +/- 8 or 16% pitch - a great feature. The plasticy looking finish and blue lights are a big turn off for me tho. I would go for the mk5.
i thought both mk5 and mk5g are +8/+16pitch...
maby someone can post a picture of both mk5 decks?