Neumann U47, PRICE REDUCED by $6000 - World's best Microphone?

This Neumann made, Telefunken branded U47 microphone is a top-of-the-line condenser microphone designed for professional studio recording and live performance. With its iconic gold diaphragm capsule design and internal shock mount, the Neumann U47 delivers exceptional audio quality and reliability. Suitable for a range of musical instruments and vocalists, this large diaphragm microphone is a popular choice among musicians and audio engineers looking to capture pristine sound. Its reputation for excellence has solidified its status as one of the best microphones in the world.  See history sections at Reverb, Vintage King and other websites. 
Past users included Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, David Bowie and many contemporary artists as well.  

This is a later Model U47 in impeccable condition!  Just tuned up by John Peluso of Peluso Microphones.  
Accessories include original Neumann NG Model Power Supply with new, long-life, high temperature (105C), low leakage capacitors and precision resistors and all necessary cables (including spares).  Also supplied is a new, German, Schaal Audio, super quiet, regulated power supply, with all required cables (I recommend using this power supply).  A genuine, original U47 box is also included.  Also provided is a new, good quality (not Neumann), Microphone elastic suspension mount.  Please note that an approximately 100 ft. (33m) XLR to XLR mic cable is included and is in good external condition, but the internal conductors are rubber insulated and probably brittle with age. It tests OK and is a gift to you, the buyer and not part of the sale if you want it.
Returns:  This U47 has been checked and burned in by John Peluso of Peluso Microphones.  I have also checked it for proper operation at my lab.  Note my 100% rating over the past 6 years on eBay.  This may be the best U47 currently on the market after the work done by John.  However, due to its vintage nature and my lack of control over its use, I cannot provide my usual 30-day guarantee.  I do guarantee that it was in fine working condition when it was properly packed at our facility. Both Power Supplies have been tested and work well.
SHIPPING:   Please note that I will NOT be using the Reverb shipping service as they will not insure this high value microphone for its true value.  It will be sent UPS via their high value service, OR via free customer pickup, which we encourage.  We only charge you what the shipping and insurance cost us. Please contact me for shipping or other questions!