CD recorders with hard disk

Why not use a Mac Mini?

Mac Mini is a good suggestion. Also, any mini-atx form factor computer with an upgraded hard drive would offer the same functionality. I built an HTPC that only runs XBMC (look up some screenshots, it's awesome) and it handles everything for me. I built mine for sub $300 and use it to stream music from network attached storage, but for another $200 I could have just as easily added 2TB of storage and never have to worry about upgrading the hard drive again.

If you're not into DIY, I'm sure you have a techie friend that would be more than willing to put something together for you for less than what you would be spending on some pre-assembled system from Yamaha.

I guess I was thinking more an audio component that integrates readily into a stereo system. I know you are going to say that a Mac mini can integrate into a stereo system, I just am not sure I know how that is done.

Sorry, I should have been clearer.

A computer integrates into your system in the same manner as any other source. Either you will use it as a transport and feed the digital signal (via USB, optical, or coaxial) into a DAC (digital to analog converter), or you can get an audiophile grade sound card with RCA out jacks and hook the computer directly into your preamp.

Can you do an audiophile grade sound card with RCA out jacks in something like a Mac mini...which was suggested above?