Rumor has it that the new Technics turntables (currently available in Japan) should be making their US debut very soon. Subtle improvements over earlier models including oxygen free wires  and a blue LED pop-up light.  The circuitry on these is fully ROH compliant, unlike earlier models whose production has been phased out in favor of the new less toxic circuits.  Yes, the rumors are true, the classic MK2s will soon be gone, but that blue light does look pretty sweet.