Panasonic announced they will cease production of their analogue products within their Technics brand. Most notably this means the end of the Technics sl1200 turntable. Read the full article here-http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2010/10/28/dead-spin-panasonic-discontinues-technics-analog-turntables/
Go grab a pair on Ebay while you can. These things are built like tanks, I have had mine over 10yrs without a single problem despite the repeated knocks and even drink spillages. I can't say the same for a CDJ!