Aren't GR made for home audio while MK2 are for DJ.?
Never had a MK2 but can vouch for GR, much better than I thought - a keeper, I've got a Japanese.., manufacture now moved to Malaysia.
Yes, the price difference makes the Mk2 more tempting but if a nice used GR came along it would be hard to resist!
Gza - I'd be interested to know which parts of the Mk2 have better build quality
the arm lift feels a bit sturdier on the mk2, as does the pop up light. Both minor quibbles, which tbh I hardly use. apart from that, the gr is impeccable.
The trouble is finding a nice condition mk2 is not easy either and they still go for serious money, so many I've seen look ok but have been given a hard time.