Technics SL-1200MK2 or MK5

I'm trying to figure out if there is any reason I should purchase a MK5 over a MK2.

My concern is that the MK2 doesn't have the button to lock the pitch at dead zero.

Is this a valid concern?

Thanks,
Mark

ballywho06-22-2010 5:06pm

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johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 06-22-2010 at 11:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 06-22-10: Tvad IMO, the only reason to buy the MK5 is for the better tonearm wire. The Mk5 doesn't have the better tonearm wire; the SL1210 M5G and SL1210 GLD have the upgraded tonearm wire. This is a significant upgrade. IMO you should either get an SL1200 mk2 from KABUSA.com and get the tonearm rewired at the same time, or get an M5G. The wire in the KAB rewire is almost certainly better wire (Cardas) than the upgraded Technics, but I have had the M5G for 3 years with no complaints.

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