What CD shall I buy?

[John H White]

The German JPC record company has kindly presented me with a 5 EURO voucher for my birthday. Given my interest in 19th Century symphonies from Beethoven's time onwards, could anyone please suggest how I spend it?

[JimL]

Well, starting from the standpoint of what you don't have, the general formula I follow is:

Availability x affordability/desirability.  Then subtract 5 euros.