Hendyamps | Maor Appelbaum The Steamer – 2-Channel High Voltage Solid State Preamp

OVERVIEW

The Hendyamps | Maor Appelbaum The Steamer redefines what a modern solid-state preamp can be. Behind its minimalist interface lies a meticulously crafted dual-mono high-voltage design, delivering massive headroom, depth, and sonic character. Whether you’re tracking vocals, guitars, or synths, The Steamer’s simplicity makes it fast and intuitive – letting you focus on performance, not parameters.

Each channel features Gain and Trim controls, a DI input, and essential tone-shaping tools including Low Cut and High Cut filters for precise frequency control. Add the Line Level switch to reprocess DAW audio or sweeten busses with real analog energy, and you’ve got a tool that bridges the digital and analog worlds seamlessly.

As with all Maor Appelbaum collaborations, every purchase includes a personal masterclass with Maor himself, offering expert guidance to help you get the absolute best from your new preamp.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Dual-Channel High-Voltage Design:

Two fully independent preamp channels deliver rich tone, clarity, and headroom for any source.

Simple, Musical Controls:

Minimalist front panel with Gain and Trim makes tone shaping intuitive and fast.

Clean or Colored – You Decide:

Push the Gain and back off the Trim for natural saturation and harmonic drive.

Precision Frequency Shaping:

Selectable Low Cut and High Cut filters remove unwanted frequencies and tighten your mix.

DI and Line Level Flexibility:

Perfect for tracking instruments or reprocessing DAW tracks with analog depth.

Built for Modern Hybrid Studios:

Use it on vocals, bass, guitars, synths, or your mix bus – anywhere analog warmth is needed.

Masterclass with Maor Appelbaum:

Includes a personal session with Maor to help integrate The Steamer into your setup.

FEATURES

• Dual mono (2-channel) high-voltage solid-state preamp
• Mosfet-based amplification with transformer-balanced mic input
• Transformerless output for transparency and punch
• Gain and Trim controls per channel
• -20dB Pad switch for high-level input handling
• Low Cut and High Cut switches for precise tonal shaping
• 48V Phantom Power for condenser mics and DIs
• Line Level switch for reprocessing DAW or bus audio
• Front-panel DI input for instruments (bass, guitars, synths, etc.)
• Simple, intuitive layout for fast workflow
• Hand-wired construction
• Designed and built in the USA
• CE certified, RoHS compliant

TECHNICAL SPECS

Design: Dual-mono high-voltage solid-state preamp

Amplification: Mosfet-based discrete circuit

Inputs: Transformer-balanced Mic XLR, DI (front panel)

Outputs: Transformerless balanced

Gain Range: Extended, suitable for low-output microphones

Pads: -20dB per channel

Filters: Low Cut (Hi-Pass) and High Cut (Low-Pass) selectable

Line Level Mode: Reprocess DAW or mix bus signals

Phantom Power: 48V per channel

Construction: Hand-wired, high-quality components

Rack Size: 1U

Certification: CE certified, RoHS compliant

Country of Origin: Designed and built in the USA