I have looked at the MK41 + active cable way and, while the cost of the capsules (used) is quite reasonable, I find the cost of the active cable (KCY) otrageous! If I understand well, it does not amplify anything, it just splits and routes the power supply from the preamp to the capsules and conveys the capsules signal to the preamp. If this is correct, why should it cost that much?
Any idea to build a DIY KCY cable instead? I realize the connector to the capsule is peculiar of Schoeps, but there should / could be a way to get around this problem, isn't it?
I thought DPA's costs excessive, but Schoeps' are far higher!