What Chopin solo piano cds are the best?

If you want a recording of all 14 Chopin Waltz's and some other pieces that are played the best, search out Dinu Lipatti. I assume though that this is not what you mean by "sound the best". (Many recorded in 1950 shortly before he died of Leukaemia at age 33.)

In the same vein are recordings by Artur Rubenstein. The only modern recordings I have are by Ashkenazy and Perahia. I also have some Moravec on LP.

If you want to have a "religious" experiance with Chopin, you should purchase the CD by my favorite piano player;
CHOPIN MAZURKAS; BALLADE 1, PRELUDE OP.45; SCHERZO..
ARTURO BENEDETTI MICHELANGELI (1972) DG-413449-2 (CD)
This may be the most wonderful experience in piano music I have ever had.
RCprince & Sugarbrie, ever listen to this one?.......Frank

there are several good ones out there, ie: the ashkenazy stuff on london, but i guess, in my opinion, its tough to beat the remastered rubenstein sets. the sound is beautiful, and they have an excellent 1 Disc "sampler" for new listeners. i also own some very nice old recordings on dg, done by thomas vazary (sp)? anyway, done maybe in the mid 60's, but fine, nonetheless. happy listening! don

Frank: Not yet, but I've always admired his work and you've whetted my interest. Thanks for the recommendation.

i really like the libarace reissue on reprise.