Reviving this old thread. I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on these. Here are my pros and cons:
Pros>
a. I have the money now and they are available.
b. Combine these with the available DPA cables and you have one small rig, almost active small.
c. The short interference tube with dual card caps sounds like a live PA tapers dream.
d. Price. They are in my budget.
e. the DPA 4018 will soon be available. Not in my budget, but hey, I can always dream.
Cons>
a. If I don't like these caps, what would they be worth used and who would buy them?
b. Only one recording out there. It's a good one, but it's still only one.
c. No comps.
Or should I even be concerned with not liking caps that are relatively cheap in DPA land. $450 each new. Worth $300 each used? I've done dumber things with this hobby.