Howdy. Looking at MiniDisc and flash based recorders.

Do all MD recorders have mic-preamps on their audio inputs?

I realize some units don't have *any* kind of audio inputs so I'm limiting
this question to portable units that have inputs.

Any concerns I should have about the quality of different MD recorders for
mic recording? (specifically thinking of the analog section - I understand
the data is stored in the same format)

I was considering flash based recorders such as the Creative Nomad Jukebox 3
but all the ones I've looked at don't have mic-pre-amps ... and the idea of
buying another "gizmo" starts to increase the cost of these flash based
recorders beyond my means.

I've looked at the Neuros and Marantz units - waaaaay out of my league.

Thanks,
Chris