Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD

For a modern set on redbook cd, given your stated preference for thrilling performances and overall good sonics, what comes to mind first is Paavo Jarvii's RCA Red Seal cycle. It 's SACD/Redbook hybrid. In places he is very Toscanini like in tempo. The sixth from this set is my favorite all time recording of Beethoven 6.
Vanska's recordings on Bis have superior sonics, but don't thrill. Very worthwhile recordings and I listen to them a lot, but given your criteria, I think you should begin sampling the Jarvi recordings and see what you think.

I understand what you mean when you compare CD to LP. There may be more to it, though. Can you list all of your equipment?

For a complete set: Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, under the direction of John Eliot Gardiner.

My favorite singles:
Symphonie No. 9, Wiener Philharmoniker / Karl Bohm with Norman,Domingo,Fassbaender,Berry

Symphony Nos. 5 & 7, Wiener Philharmoniker / Carlos Kleiber

I have the Jarvi and Vanska and they are excellent also.

Cheers