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There are some noteable differences between these two. They both are pretty much the same, as far as build goes, but the differences start with the features. The MK2 has analogue pitch control, up to 8% pitch range,which is pretty standard, and it has a pitch click, to let you know it's at 0 percent (to hear the tune as it was originally produced). The M5G has no zero-click, up to 16 % pitch range (which most prog/trance DJs dont need) and there is a light letting you know your at zero, and the pitch lights up to help with matching pitches. The M5G also has a computerized pitch (or digital pitch) which makes matching pitches more accurate (and in some cases i've heard, a little more difficult). Other than these differences, there is an improved, skip-less tonearm on the M5G, how skipless it is..I dunno but thats what they say. Also there is an anti-skate range on the M5G of up to 6 Grams.
Alot of the improvmenets on the M5G were made to benefit scratch djs, hence it was named after a famous turntablist "Grand Master Flash". These improvements were made to compete with Vestax, who had taken some sales away from Technics as far as scratch DJs, who wanted more features and more skip-resistance (better tonearm...straight or J shaped) and more torque than Techs. To be honest, if you can't decide on which one to get, I'de go with the MK5. It has some of the improvements of the M5G, but doesn't cost as much. It's more than the MK2..granted...but if your looking to buy new, not used, then go with the MK5. I had this same debate, and they are all good turntables, so it's up to you.
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