Lee, I was aware of the existance(just barely)of the Simonov on SACD, and saw that it was offered here (somewhat concealed, since Simonov wasn't mentioned, and even a reviewer as sharp as Mr. VanDeSande didn't make the connection, as his comment shows). I didn't mention it both because of the $80.47 price(precise valuation indeed!)and my thought that it wasn't likely to be appreciably better than the latest mastering of the CD.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.