Donald Satz wrote:

>I don't think Naxos will ever get out of the "for the price" category
>because of the dramatic price differential between its offerings and the
>premium priced labels.  It really stands out and likely is the basic reason
>why new buyers get acquainted with Naxos.  Besides, when my wife sees a
>Naxos cd, I'm going to keep reminding her of its low price.  She's very
>impressed with the $5.99 tag.  So is my son.  He's always looking for Naxos
>when he's in the mood to buy, and the price combined with my recommendation
>seems to satisfy him.

I agree: You can't argue with respect to the *most bang for the buck*.
There have been many times when I've been juggling between expenses for my
kids, my house, etc.  and sit back and say: thank God for Naxos.  My wife
always remains somewhat calm when she sees the price tag on Naxos.  I'm not
trying to *toot their horn* too much, however.  I purchased Boccherini's
guitar quintets with Zoltan Tokos, guitar and the Danubius String Quartet
on Naxos and the sound is terrible.  I can't even assess the perfomance due
to the poor sound--buyer beware!

On the contrary and back to Dvorak, I've got the Slovak Philharmonic Orch
with Stephen Gunzenhauser on Naxos: This nice package includes all 9
Symphonies, Legends 1 - 10 and the Symphonic Variations, Op. 78.  I'm
exceptionally pleased with this performance and sound.  The sound is
especially haunting; it has a very live, concert hall *feel* to it.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year,

Iain Simons