Yeah and I ride a unicorn to work everyday.
Sure hope ya don't ride on its head.
As for followinbob's course, I think it's valid, and I most certainly encourage the efforts, yet I'm basing that upon a few assumptions. FB's been a member here since 2004. Granted, he/she may not have kept up with all the TS gossip, but my guess is he/she has perused these AKtive threads. Yes, there is a serious market amongst us for these types of products. Just look at what Jon Stoppable (@ Naiant) has done for us. I'd pony up for a Gefell rig in seconds depending on current funds. The problem (to me) doesn't appear to be the physical "collettes", but the active circuitry, which varies amongst mic brands.
Are you going to customize each and every pair of machined "collettes" with the respective electronics? Will you continue to supply product support down the line (again, assuming 'yes')? I'm certainly not asking you to delve into all your business "details" but you haven't shared much about the electronics. As one member mentioned in the other thread, "not trying to bust balls", just more curious than anything.
We're an excitable bunch is all.