After discontinuing the SL-12xx line in 2010, Technics have thrown a bone out to fans of their turntable line:
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-09/02/panasonic-turntable-technics
Very early days yet, no spec available... but that doesn't mean we can't spec-ulate!
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Aside from looking like an electric hob, it looks pretty solid and seems to nod more to features of the SP range than the SL, suggesting high torque and a high price tag. A high torque, DD, off-the-shelf turntable for the 21st century is certainly an exciting prospect... Time will tell.