I've been using a JB3 since I started taping about 5 years ago. Since I upgraded desktop computers, to one running WIn7 a few years back, things have gotten a little more complicated (since there are no drivers for Win7). I have to dump to my netbook via USB 1.1 (no firewire on the netbook, and the JB3 doesn't have USB 2 because it has Firewire), then copy to my desktop (unless I'm tracking in the field)... needless to say it's a bit of a pain. I've also noticed that it doesn't always want to connect to a computer -- sometimes I have to hit the reset button to get it to connect.
I have Avantone CK1 mics and a UA-5 in front of the JB3. Happy with the mics (don't have enough money to make a mic upgrade worthwhile), and I'm good with the UA-5 unless I get a recorder with a good enough preamp to use instead.
Any suggested recorders, given this situation? I'd like to spend around $300. It looks like the DR-100mkII would fit the bill. There's also the MTII, although I've also heard I should steer clear. Any others I should take a look at? (And, if I get a recorder that includes a preamp, can I get anything for the UA-5 these days?)