Blackstar HT-5R Mk III 1x12" 5-Watt Tube Combo Amplifier | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Blackstar HT-5R Mk III Tube Combo Amplifier delivers authentic valve tone and professional recording capabilities in a compact, home-friendly package. This innovative 5-watt tube amplifier features dual channels with voice switching, built-in CabRig speaker simulation, and direct USB-C recording output for seamless integration with modern recording workflows. Perfect for home players, studio musicians, and performers seeking genuine tube saturation and dynamics at manageable volumes without sacrificing professional features.
Product Overview
The HT-5R Mk III represents the evolution of Blackstar's award-winning compact tube amplifier series, featuring significant upgrades in performance, connectivity, and tonal versatility. The unique push-pull power amp design delivers the coveted valve performance and natural compression typically found only in cranked high-wattage amplifiers, but at volumes suitable for home practice and recording. This breakthrough design solves the age-old problem of achieving authentic tube saturation without excessive volume.
The amplifier's dual-channel architecture provides both pristine clean tones and rich overdrive textures, each with two distinct voice options accessible via footswitch. The comprehensive circuit alterations affect both preamp and power amp stages, including EQ voicing, tone stack positioning, gain structure, and power amp damping. This sophisticated approach delivers authentic reference tones that capture the essence of classic tube amplifiers across multiple eras.
Revolutionary recording features include direct USB-C output capable of sending stereo signals directly to your DAW without requiring an audio interface. The built-in CabRig speaker simulation provides IR-based cabinet modeling that delivers professional-quality recorded tones. Load protection circuitry allows silent operation without a speaker cabinet connected, making this amplifier ideal for late-night recording sessions and apartment practice.
Ideal For
- Home players seeking authentic tube tone at apartment-friendly volumes
- Recording musicians requiring direct-to-DAW capability with professional tube saturation
- Studio engineers needing versatile amp tones without microphone setup complexity
- Performers who need multiple authentic tube voices in a portable package
- Musicians exploring both vintage clean tones and modern high-gain textures
Key Features
Revolutionary Push-Pull Power Amp
The unique 12BH7 power tube design delivers authentic valve saturation, dynamics, and natural compression at low volumes. This innovative approach provides the feel and response of a cranked tube amplifier without excessive volume levels.
Dual Channel Voice Switching
Two channels each with two voice options provide four distinct tube amp personalities. Comprehensive circuit alterations affect both preamp and power sections, delivering authentic reference tones from clean vintage sounds to modern high-gain textures.
Professional Recording Integration
Direct USB-C output sends stereo signals to your DAW without requiring an audio interface. Built-in CabRig IR-based speaker simulation provides professional cabinet modeling for studio-quality recorded tones.
Silent Practice Capability
Load protection circuitry allows operation without a speaker cabinet connected, enabling silent practice and recording through headphones or direct monitoring. Power reduction to 0.5 watts further reduces volume for quiet practice.
Comprehensive Connectivity
Features include effects loop, multiple CabRig outputs (USB-C, balanced XLR, and jack), reverb, and footswitch capability for seamless integration with modern performance and recording setups.
What's Included
- Blackstar HT-5R Mk III Tube Combo Amplifier
- USB-C cable for direct recording
- Owner's manual and warranty information
- Access to CabRig speaker simulation software
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | All-Tube Combo Amplifier |
| Power Output | 5 Watts (Reducible to 0.5W) |
| Channels | 2 Channels, 2 Voices Per Channel |
| Speaker | 1x12" Blackstar Designed |
| Preamp Tubes | ECC83 |
| Power Tubes | 12BH7 |
| Controls | Channel Volume, Master Volume, EQ, Reverb |
| Effects | Built-in Reverb, Effects Loop |
| Recording | USB-C Direct Output, CabRig Speaker Simulation |
| Outputs | Balanced XLR, Jack, USB-C CabRig Outputs |
| Features | Footswitchable Channels/Voices, Load Protection |
| Dimensions | 441 x 410.5 x 249mm |
| Weight | 12.4kg (27.3 lbs) |
Get Your Hands on This Tube Amplifier Today
Experience the revolutionary design and professional recording capabilities of the Blackstar HT-5R Mk III at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our expert staff can demonstrate the voice switching system, CabRig speaker simulation, and direct recording features that make this amplifier perfect for modern musicians. Visit our showroom to discover why the HT-5R Mk III has become essential for players seeking authentic tube tone with cutting-edge recording technology.
