Stop comparing to K2.Although this sounds nice, ill put up a sound file soon, the output level is low more so then the K2. I'm pushing the mic pres on my interface fairly high.
Would matching the BC550/560 hFes help with this or should look elsewhere? I have ordered som more 550/560 Bs so I can try and match them as bes I can.
Rode has a higher output level.
To preserve the historical character of the sound I think what you got now is correct. A higher level will push the transformer harder into saturation, you will have higher harmonics, distortions, a different sound character.