But isn't this considered a question???
Sure, but it's specific to recording gear, hence the move.
Appologies for the misplaced posts.
No biggie, happens all the time.
So the MicroTrack has a coax input but doesn't it also not cut files seemlessly at 2gigs?
Correct. At 24/48, the MT gets about 1h 55m before needing to start a new file. I rarely record any sets > 1h 55m, so I used one for a while with great enjoyment.
Do you care whether 16- or 24-bit?
24-bit, <= $500MicroTrack 24/96
24-bit, > $500Tascam HD-P2
Marantz PMD-671
16-bitJB3 (under budget, optical input, requires digital format converter)
iRiver iHP-1xx (under budget, optical input, requires digital format converter)
Marantz PMD-670 (dunno what they sell for these days)
Various DAT recorders
You might also consider selling your preamp / ADC and putting the money towards an all-in-one solution like the HD-P2, PMD-671, Korg MR-1, etc.