Sheet 05 · Head to head
M3D vs GR
8 of the 8 figures in the comparison table differ. The M3D is from the classic line (1972 to 2010), the GR from the revival (2016 on).
M3D
The MK3D for the rest of the world, with a recessed power switch DJs couldn't kill mid-set.
1997–2000
GR
Most of the G for half the price, and 7 kg lighter.
2017–23
05.1Where they differ
- Years
- 1997–2000
- 2017–23
- Motor
- Quartz-locked DC direct drive
- Coreless single-rotor direct drive
- Starting torque
- 1.5 kg·cm
- 2.2 kg·cm
- Wow & flutter
- 0.025% WRMS
- 0.025%
- Pitch
- ±8% detent-free + reset
- ±8% / ±16%
- Speeds
- 33⅓ / 45
- 33⅓ / 45 / 78
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
- ~11.2 kg
- At launch
- ~MK2 pricing
- ~$1,700
05.3What each one changed
M3D
vs MK2 (for export markets): detent-free pitch + reset, recessed power switch, detachable dust cover, headshell holder.
Used market: US askings ~$750 in Very Good (Aug 2026), MK2 money for a better pitch fader, and often overlooked
Full model sheet →GR
vs G: single-rotor motor instead of twin, one-piece platter, lighter build, less than half the price.
Used market: US askings $1,790–1,990 in Excellent (Aug 2026); the GR2's higher price pulled used GRs up, not down
Full model sheet →Figures from the same sources as each model sheet. A dash means the figure is not published in our sources; we do not invent specs.[1] Wikipedia[2] Turntable Lab[3] Crossfader