I am sure your friend is wealthier for not having to chase the 'cartridge and system of the day'. See, great sound can be found and stayed with.
Interesting vintage find
I went to someone's house this week, and this is what I saw in the living room-
Apogee Scintilla speakers
Krell KSA-100 amp
Krell KRS-1A 4 chassis dual mono preamp
Mac MR80 Tuner
Sota Stat Sapphire turntable, with SME IV arm and VdH Cartridge (I think "The One")
Kenwood CD Player
All worked, and I felt like I was in a 1985 state of the art listening room
Apogee Scintilla speakers
Krell KSA-100 amp
Krell KRS-1A 4 chassis dual mono preamp
Mac MR80 Tuner
Sota Stat Sapphire turntable, with SME IV arm and VdH Cartridge (I think "The One")
Kenwood CD Player
All worked, and I felt like I was in a 1985 state of the art listening room