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Posted by bokus on Jul-19-2004 00:33:

Mk5 vs MK2's

Well I have enough money for 2 mk5's or 2 mk2's. The 5's will make me flat ass broke. The MK2's will make me close to broke but with a lil extra spending money for other things. So I was wondering, are the 5's worth being broke over. I mean the mk2's are just about the same but from what I see they have the reset and no 0 pitch lock. Info on what you would do if you were in my situation would be greatly wanted. Thx.

Posted by `pr0digy on Jul-19-2004 00:53:

I think most people would agree that they are not at all worth it. If your buying used, look for m3ds, as they are just like mk5's but sell for mk2 prices. Spend the extra money on records

Posted by bokus on Jul-19-2004 00:57:

Well, if mk5's are the same as mk3's.... Where do I find a retailer for m3d's Ive been looking all over for a retailer and no look at all.

Posted by tranceDJ on Jul-19-2004 01:19:

quote:
Originally posted by bokus
Well, if mk5's are the same as mk3's.... Where do I find a retailer for m3d's Ive been looking all over for a retailer and no look at all.

They don't make them anymore...you're most likely only going to find them used.

Posted by progressivepey on Jul-19-2004 08:00:

Re: Mk5 vs MK2's

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Originally posted by bokus
I mean the mk2's are just about the same but from what I see they have the reset and no 0 pitch lock.

I think you just answered your own question there. I have had the MK2s for about five years now and absolutely love them. I have never had any trouble with my tables and have never wished that I bought the MK5s instead. I would have no use for the 0 pitch lock, as I'm sure you won't either.

Go for the MK2s (used if possible) and spend the rest of your money on records!

pEy

Posted by spiralhelix on Jul-19-2004 12:59:

i was in the same position you were in a few months ago. I could get a Mk3 second hand or a Mk5 for almost double. I ended up getting the Mk3 - no problems so far. My 2 yen would be to get the Mk2 but that's only becuase i'd rather use the money on other things (like records). On the other hand, the Mk5 will be shiny new and under warranty if something should happen. I guess it comes down to peace of mind and money - the difference in features on the Mk2 and Mk5 are not that much.

Posted by `pr0digy on Jul-19-2004 16:36:

quote:
Originally posted by spiralhelix
I guess it comes down to peace of mind

They are Technics, that's peace of mind enough right there

Posted by Vero on Jul-19-2004 17:42:

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Originally posted by `pr0digy
They are Technics, that's peace of mind enough right there

exactly. i have m3ds and love them, but i spin on mk2s all the time. the notch can get a little annoying, but most of the time i dont even notice it.

Posted by limin_li on Jul-19-2004 17:45:

You all are correct. I just brought 2 M3Ds not too long ago. One from Guitar Center, the other from Ebay. Both were used. These tables are made to last at least 10 years.

Posted by cryo on Jul-19-2004 18:15:

i got mk5s because my parents wouldnt fair getting stuff off ebay but i got my mk5s pricematched at guitarcenter for 418 which is about the same price as a mk2 i think (?) anyways it's personal preferance but i think it'd be a good idea to get the mk2 so you can have more money for records!

Posted by Luke Terry on Jul-19-2004 22:59:

technics are technics are technics are technics. they are all the fuckin same! get the mk2s, i have mk2s and are perfectly fine

Posted by Vert on Jul-20-2004 00:00:

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Originally posted by Nou
Honsetly having mk2's might be good, as the notch is something you have to deal with, the first time I used an MK2 it threw me off for a second, but not that long. I dont know, it just seems to be a good idea to learn on the lowest common table.

Or get m3d's i <3 mine 4 evar

I own MK2's, and I picked them over the 5's because they were way cheaper in price, and the notch is something I actually like. It gives you a good feeling to hit it. Atleast for me. It also gives you an idea of where you are on the pitch scale if you aren't looking at it, or it is dark.

And yeah buy your tables in black. They look veryyyy veryy sexy in black.

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