newbie field recording question

["Qua Veda" <>]

Hi,
I just joined the list today. I'm thinking about getting gear to use
occasionally to record CD quality nature sounds, and found sounds, to
use behind music that I record on my PC at home.  I believe that I'd
need .wav format to transfer to my PC (using Sonar).

I'd like something easy to use, very portable. It won't get a lot of
use, so it would be ideal if I could use the recorder as an mp3 player.
Perhaps a small hard drive recorder and a stereo mic (e.g. Rode NT4).   

Can you suggest some products that I might find, new or used, for under
$700?

Thanks,
-Qua 



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