i'd like to add a post script, an ending, a...
that new marants 661 is the unit i was imagining when i started this thread. now it's [sort of] here, and that took care of the question for me. thanks again for the help guys, i learned some new things, and i appreciate your input.
post post script
yeah i know it ain't out yet so you shouldn't judge quality... but i'm going to do that anyways.