As I started this thread and I am still looking at the H2 (particularly after what Johnny says, and despite what my old friends Anglo has told me!)
I have recently "muddied my own waters" - by being offered a much cost reduced (ex-demo) Marantz-Denon PMD671 Solid State Recorder.
As I mainly wanted something to record on at home, and not to take to sessions, etc.. I am considering it. It seems to use the same types of software as is needed for the H2 or the Edirol - but is more professional.

Does any one know the machine or have anything to say about it?

Tim Radford