Having played acoustic piano since about 5-1/2 years of age (classical and now improvisational as well), I have realized that no audio system -- none!!! -- will ever sound as good as my Steinway.
So I accept the limitations, although I always am aware of and often do not like them. In the end, if the SQ is reasonable, it is the performance that counts.
For example, I just purchased a CD of Ferenc Fricsay and the BPO performing LvB's Ninth Symphony and Egmont Overture in 1959. It was the first stereo recording by DGG, and although sonically not as good as more recent ones, I have rarely been so moved and blown away by a performance.
So kick back and enjoy the music, and be grateful to be able to do so.
So I accept the limitations, although I always am aware of and often do not like them. In the end, if the SQ is reasonable, it is the performance that counts.
For example, I just purchased a CD of Ferenc Fricsay and the BPO performing LvB's Ninth Symphony and Egmont Overture in 1959. It was the first stereo recording by DGG, and although sonically not as good as more recent ones, I have rarely been so moved and blown away by a performance.
So kick back and enjoy the music, and be grateful to be able to do so.