Handcrafted Labs Affinity Preamp

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The Handcrafted Labs Affinity Preamp is a Class A two channel tube microphone preamp and a great choice for any recording application. You are guaranteed to get rich, smooth, silky and warm sound!

Affinity is a Class A two channel tube microphone preamplifier. It operates on dual triode tubes (6n3p and 6n5p) - two tubes for each channel. Components are top class, including Cinemag input transformers and high quality film capacitors. Output stage incorporates powerfull toroidal transformers. Each channel has stepped Input gain knob, Output level knob (Master Level), High Z instrumental input, Phantom power, Phase flip switch, Attenuator Pad switch and a Low Cut filter (set on 80 Hz).

Handcrafted Labs Affinity Preamp Features

  • Two channel tube microphone preamp
  • Dual triode tubes
  • Top class components
  • Stepped Input gain knob
  • High Z instrumental input

Handcrafted Labs Affinity Preamp Specifications

  • Input Impedance:  150 Оhm
  • Output Impedance:  600 Оhm
  • Nominal Level:  +4 dBu
  • Max. Level:  +22 dBu
  • Max. Amplification:  60 dBu
  • Phantom Microphone Power:  +48V
  • High Z input:  TS Jack (front)
  • Frequency range:  20 Hz … 20 kHz +/- 1dB
  • Signal to noise:  -90 dB
  • THD at 1kHz and +16 dB:  less then 0.5%
  • Power Supply:  115/230V 50-60Hz
  • Amp Dimensions:  480х200х90 mm (2U)

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The Handcrafted Labs Affinity Preamp is all about pristine accuracy. While using it in the studio, what stood out immediately was how it embraces tubes for what they were originally meant to do — deliver accuracy, depth, and musical realism. There’s a soft, natural musicality and three-dimensionality to the sound, but it never feels colored or heavy-handed. Instead, everything comes through big, open, and beautifully intact. Sonically, the Affinity is full-range, airy, clear, and exceptionally clean, with a sense of scale that makes recordings feel larger than life without losing honesty. We’ve found it especially impressive on critical sources like classical and jazz performances, voice-over, and acoustic stringed instruments, where detail and natural presentation really matter. It’s the kind of preamp that doesn’t draw attention to itself — it simply lets the performance shine. Add in the very reasonable price point, and the Affinity becomes an easy recommendation for anyone looking for high-fidelity tube accuracy without compromise.

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