I may have skipped over this. You haven't mentioned what is the context are you doing recording in?
For instance for me budget, portability, convenience, and a self powered standalone device and features is very important for recording. Though I have heard better recording using other gear, my need for the above wins out every time.
So I use a Tascam DR70D MK2. It's fantastic for what I do - recording that needs little setup and time to get to pressing the "record" button. I also use an adapter to use the line out to simultaneously record in stereo to an iphone for live stereo recording of music videos. it increases noise slightly but is worth it for the convenience.
I also have a significantly more expensive Roland DAW complete with self powered sliders, 16 channel recording, and all that meant for a real studio. It gets no use due to it not matching my needs.
For instance for me budget, portability, convenience, and a self powered standalone device and features is very important for recording. Though I have heard better recording using other gear, my need for the above wins out every time.
So I use a Tascam DR70D MK2. It's fantastic for what I do - recording that needs little setup and time to get to pressing the "record" button. I also use an adapter to use the line out to simultaneously record in stereo to an iphone for live stereo recording of music videos. it increases noise slightly but is worth it for the convenience.
I also have a significantly more expensive Roland DAW complete with self powered sliders, 16 channel recording, and all that meant for a real studio. It gets no use due to it not matching my needs.