Tintner was a superb conductor and interpreter of Bruckner who, alas, was saddled with inadequate orchestras and inadequate rehearsal/recording session time for his efforts with Naxos. IMO, the only two recordings of the series that surpass these twin difficulties are the 3rd and 8th, both of which are excellent representations of the first versions of those symphonies. In the other symphonies, there are better overall choices, both full and bargain priced. Again, just my $.02 worth. John Proffitt KUHF-FM, Houston