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By the late 1970s, competition intensified from high-fidelity stereo systems that emphasized quality over convenience. Consumers preferred sleek designs without the height and bulk of record changers. As the market transitioned from console systems to more compact designs, the record changer's time in the limelight faded.

Limited in quality and burdened by design flaws, these devices were overshadowed by more sophisticated turntables that sought the audiophile's blessing. Yet, the narrative of the record changer shouldn’t be solely framed in demise; it serves as a reminder of an industrious quest for comfort in music listening that embodied human ingenuity.

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