From page 1 of an 11 page article in Stereophile magazine Jul of 1990 entitled "Tweaking your Record-Player":

"If you're one of those analog stalwarts who have decided not to turn your back on the LP's 42-year musical heritage, you've probably been thinking about buying your ultimate record player. If you haven't, you should be, because time is running out. Mid-fi record players have virtually disappeared from dealer showrooms, and high-end phono equipment is becoming increasingly scarce and more expensive. If you wait a year, your choices may diminish to the point where you have practically no choice at all, and will have to buy what's available rather than what best suits your needs.

Your next record player will almost certainly be your last—the one you will have to live with for the rest of your life (or that of your LPs, whichever comes first)—but there are compelling reasons why it should also be your best."