Blackstar HT5R 5W Combo Amp W Reverb
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Blackstar HT-5R MkIII — 5-Watt Valve Combo with Reverb
Real tube tone at bedroom volume — now with CabRig and USB-C recording.
The HT-5R MkIII is the latest evolution of Blackstar's award-winning HT-5 series: a genuine valve combo that delivers rich, dynamic tube tone at levels you can actually live with. Its push-pull ECC83 and 12BH7 power section gives you the feel and response of a real tube amp, while power reduction all the way down to 0.5W lets you push the valves into their sweet spot at home-practice volume. It is a serious little amplifier for players who want authentic tube sound without a full stack.
Two channels, four voices.
The Clean and Overdrive channels each offer two footswitchable voices, taking you from American bright sparkle to British warmth, and from classic hot-rodded crunch to modern high-gain aggression. Blackstar's patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) sweeps the tone stack between a US and a UK voicing, so you can dial in the exact character you hear in your head.
Studio features built in.
- CabRig: Blackstar's IR-based DSP speaker simulator with hundreds of cabinet, mic, and room combinations, plus three onboard presets.
- USB-C recording: sends a two-channel stereo feed straight to your DAW — no audio interface required.
- Studio-quality reverb: lush digital reverb built right in.
- Effects loop & outputs: a series effects loop, balanced XLR CabRig output, and a 1/4" TRS stereo output for silent recording.
Built to last.
Premium tolex covering, mini toggle switches, and a cast alloy metal-plate logo give the HT-5R MkIII a premium look and feel, while the 1 x 12" Blackstar-designed speaker delivers full, room-filling tone. Channel and voice switching is fully footswitchable.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
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| Power | 5W, reducible to 0.5W |
| Preamp Valve | ECC83 |
| Power Valve | 12BH7 (push-pull) |
| Channels | 2 (Clean, Overdrive), 2 voices each |
| Speaker | 1 x 12" Blackstar Designed |
| Reverb | Studio-quality digital |
| Speaker Simulation | CabRig IR-based DSP |
| Recording Outputs | USB-C (2-channel stereo), XLR, 1/4" TRS |
| Effects Loop | Yes |
| Dimensions | 441 x 410.5 x 249 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) |
Who It's For:
- Home players who want authentic valve tone and feel without disturbing the whole house.
- Recording musicians who need pro results straight into a DAW via USB-C and CabRig.
- Small-gig guitarists looking for a compact, mic-able tube combo for rehearsals and intimate rooms.
Want to hear real tube tone at a livable volume? Come to Marich Music in Corning to plug in and try the HT-5R MkIII. In stock now.