So I did it, I took a dive and spent nearly $200 on a new microphone, which in the end wasn't the SE Electronics X1, mainly as there was a three week lead time on the kit and the Rode's NT1A had much better reviews. I still will be buying a SE electronics "Baby" Reflextions filter and may still buy a X1T in the future as its the X1 capsule and a ECC83 Valve mic. Will be launching some test files in the next few days trying some different instruments and techniques and ultimately see if it fits the bill!