hey mr_T
I don't really know much about recording, but a friend of mine told me that any digital recorder is capable of making a decent recording, and that the things you use to capture the sounds (eg mics) and instrument quality are actually the more important factors.
My own recordings are done on my PC with a medium priced vocal mic, and they sound pretty rubbish, but then, I don't really know how to use the gear very well. My friend has promised to teach me
I'll post my new knowledge when I acquire it :p