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Posted by jun139 on Apr-09-2006 03:47:

MK5 or M5G

hey guys ... umm .. i have been playing on my frens deck for a while now .. and rite now .. i feel its time i got my own deck.. hahahah but i can't decide between the SL1210 MK5 or SL1210 M5G.. i can afford both but i have no idea which one to get.. any ideas guys?

Posted by s3nate on Apr-09-2006 04:10:

K because it is higher on the alphabit than G

Posted by Cheetah86 on Apr-09-2006 04:24:

Depends on if you think you're going to use the extra pitch. Do you like to mix slow records with fast ones a lot(or vice versa)? If that's the way you play, you might want to spend the extra money. Otherwise, it probably isn't worth it if you usually stick within the +-8% range.

Posted by djkoolaide on Apr-09-2006 04:33:

i thought the m5g's wiring inside of the tonearm was higher quality. but maybe that's just a rumor?

Posted by kimchi on Apr-09-2006 05:58:

quote:
Originally posted by s3nate
K because it is higher on the alphabit than G

lol are you serious?? anyways, i have two of the m5g's the way i look at it, its always better to have the extra pitch. if you have the funds for both go with the m5g

Posted by sr126 on Apr-09-2006 05:59:

i don't think it's a rumor.

one of the selling points of the m5g is the "upgraded" tonearm cable, and interconnects. the interconnects actually have the words "technics hi-fidelity audio cord" printed on them.
-i have not done a side by side comparison, so i can't tell you how much better it is than the regular techs.

also the m5g has a screw at the base of the tonearm, that you can tighten when you are going to do some serious scratching to help needle keep it's grip on the record.

the +/-16 feature helps me a bit too.

Posted by kimchi on Apr-09-2006 06:07:

quote:
Originally posted by sr126
i don't think it's a rumor.

one of the selling points of the m5g is the "upgraded" tonearm cable, and interconnects. the interconnects actually have the words "technics hi-fidelity audio cord" printed on them.
-i have not done a side by side comparison, so i can't tell you how much better it is than the regular techs.

also the m5g has a screw at the base of the tonearm, that you can tighten when you are going to do some serious scratching to help needle keep it's grip on the record.

the +/-16 feature helps me a bit too.

nicely put

Posted by SgtFoo on Apr-09-2006 06:27:

checkit yo..

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=196293

Posted by mzvirbulis on Apr-09-2006 07:54:

go with the G's For The WIN!

also very good looking!

Posted by harriz on Apr-09-2006 08:15:

Re: MK5 or M5G

quote:
Originally posted by jun139
hey guys ... umm .. i have been playing on my frens deck for a while now .. and rite now .. i feel its time i got my own deck.. hahahah but i can't decide between the SL1210 MK5 or SL1210 M5G.. i can afford both but i have no idea which one to get.. any ideas guys?

The m5g have a digital computerized pitch.

This is good because the pitch is more stable (no variation)
but bad because it's less acurate (it works in incriments).

I already went for the mk5 when I read that.
I am happy with them.

Posted by jun139 on Apr-09-2006 11:03:

how bout getting one of each ??!? lolz .. i m not sure if that would work out or not ??

Posted by chubbs on Apr-09-2006 12:46:

If you can afford them, get the M5G's. Hands down.
They are the superior turntable and the flagship in the Technics SL range.

Posted by jun139 on Apr-09-2006 15:08:

hahaha alrites .. i guess im getting the M5Gs then guys .. thanks for all your opinions

so i guess this will make up my starting deck

2 x technics SL1210 M5G
1 x numark DXM 06 mixer
1 X technics DJ-1200 headphones..

anywayz .. anyone out there know a decent mixer with a auto Bpm counter on it .. hahah i think im relying too much on it .. but if i can't find one .. i think ill stick to the numark dxm06

Posted by spdandpwr on Apr-09-2006 21:48:

wait is the m5g's pitch less accurate? also what about the djm 300s it has an auto bpm counter actually most pioneer model mixers have auto bpm counters

Posted by kimchi on Apr-09-2006 21:55:

do NOT depend on the auto bpm counters to beatmatch!!!!! the only thing i ever use that for is to just set the starting track at 136bpm or whatever. otherwise i never use it. do not depend on the auto bpm to beatmatch or anything. i think the djm300 is a decent mixer for the money. check out the djm400 as well or a used djm600

Posted by chubbs on Apr-09-2006 22:05:

quote:
Originally posted by kimchi
do NOT depend on the auto bpm counters to beatmatch!!!!!

Seconded. The only time I ever use them now is to check the BPM the mix is currently at. Never rely on them to beatmatch, you will own yourself hardcore later on down the track if you do.

Posted by jun139 on Apr-10-2006 04:29:

hahahah .. alrites guess ill check those pioneer mixers out then ... ill try to not rely on it when i beat match .. hahaha

Posted by sr126 on Apr-10-2006 06:17:

lemme be the first to tell you that the whole m5g is less accurate because it's digital stuff is absolute hogwash. sure, it may hold some water in theory, but in reality (that's what matters in the end) you will never tell the difference. everytime my turntables make it out to a party, i get compliments on how accurate they are, and how it's so sexy to mix w/them.

Posted by Rick D on Apr-10-2006 07:56:

i'd say go for mk5's the analogue pitch reset button is ace for making little corrections

Posted by jun139 on Apr-10-2006 09:55:

ahh... thats the prob .. lolz.. each turn table have their own good features.. thats the really hard thing about deciding which one to get.. the MK5 is a cheaper turntable .. but its overall one of the better ones out there ... the M5G is a little more ex.. but it has more feature .. and a better tone arm .. and a computereized digital pitch... though rumour sed its not really accurate.and it looks better... looks like im back in square one .

Posted by jun139 on Apr-10-2006 10:00:

im still abit more swayed towards to M5Gs..but who knows .. i may end up with a set of MK5s..

hahah i think what i need is for someone to smack me across the head .. and tell me what to get..

Posted by T-Soma on Apr-10-2006 10:14:

Personally i dont see why you would have the need for these whats wrong with good ol' mk2s?
Unless these will see near club use i would rather spend the money on a better mixer.

Posted by jun139 on Apr-10-2006 10:32:

nah man ... i already have another amount of cash set aside and saving up for a better mixer ... but not now .. also when i do upgrade my gears and stuff i only wanna upgrade the mixer .probably throw in a couple of CDjs. but not the turntables .. thats why i rather get a really good one now ..

Posted by T-Soma on Apr-10-2006 11:27:

I baught second hand techs. They where about 10 yrs old and i dont see why they need upgrading .
If you like the extra comfort then go for it though.

Posted by mzvirbulis on Apr-10-2006 11:40:

i have had no trouble holding a mix on my MK5G's it's fine!
not much difference.

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