I've run Nak CM1000's(card caps)>V3 for the last 2 years and I'm always amazed at the sound. $325 for the pair, plus the 48V mod and I like them better than my Schoeps. Why did I buy Schoeps? Well, since I had $1500 in a pre/ad and vintage Japanese mics, I thought spending 2K plus on mics would make my rig sound a whole lot better. Maybe not.