So, this just happened... Mojave Audio Debuts MA-1000 ***8232;Large-diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
Featuring an original new old-stock 5840 tube, a 251-style capsule, and a custom-designed transformer built by Coast Magnetics.

Coming in a a mere 2995 us ( 3995 can )

Im not sure how people can Justify these days these HUGE prices on gear.. Is there that much demand?

The return time on your money would be LONG....for me anyway, especially since that just ONE microphone...

At the same time you have the New ASTON Microphone out of the UK, releasing a fully Made in the UK Microphone NOT trying to copy any old designs, for 199 and 299 euros ..