I'm wondering what the best inexpensive recorders may be for strict SBD recording. I'm thinking less than $600 (used). By "best," I mean, relatively small, good ADC, and the ability to take a pro line-level signal without any external attenuators. Doesn't have to be 24bit, but that's always a plus.
Does anything fit my requirements? I'd prefer XLR inputs. How about a Fostex FR2LE? Or a Marantz 660?