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Originally Posted by Amadeuz  Yep, I agree that the label ELA M260 makes as much of a strong statement as Tele USAs promise of faithful reproductions, thus raising the expectations of characters like Mas, and me.
Since I see no point in debating on "good" or "bad" terms and Mas was brave enough as to offer the RFT suggestion here goes my $0.2 pesos:
Ian, place your current model on the "professional" (entry line) catalog and call it ELA M260N (as per say) and make an ELA M260V with an original AKG capsule, AC701 tube, and appropriate power supply. Now, considering the odds this will probably turn out to be a $3500 mic, so expect something around 2 orders (likely to be from a Japanese Magnate), BUT your achievement will be complete, and expectations met towards the standard of your company.
After all:
We are in the business of "CREDIBILITY" 
All the best,
A |
Actually, the Ela M 260 is in the "Professional line." Now, I can't say that I disagree with your comments about the name, but unfortunately, I don't make those decisions. In theory, it probably should be called the Ela M 260F, keeping in tradition with the rest of our professional series product line... but it's not.
As far as making a Ela M 260V with a vintage capsule and an AC701 tube historically correct, that's not a bad idea. However, it would have to sell for a lot more. AC701 tubes and CK28 capsules are hard to find in great condition, making them expensive, unreliable parts of the puzzle. But, it can be done.
Markus: Your debate about it's historical accuracy is not falling on deaf ears. Just think about this, we never actually say that it is a "historically accurate reproduction," nor do we say "built to exact historic specifications." Any one with a computer and a few free moments can figure that out, we are not trying to hide anything.
Our mics are built to a stardard, but what standard is it? Historic?... sometimes... but they are always built to a standard, OUR standard, the standard that we set before we take on a project. We stand firmly and completely behind all of our products. So go ahead and nitpick about a name, because it's just that: a name. Is it confusing? Maybe. However, perhaps in time, you'll get your wish.