Blackstar HT-5RH MK III Head

The Blackstar HT-5RH MK III is a 5-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head that combines boutique-quality clean tones, modern high-gain overdrive and professional recording features in a compact, highly versatile format. Based on the acclaimed HT Venue MK III platform, it delivers authentic valve tone, exceptional dynamics and extensive connectivity for home practice, studio recording and live performance.

The amplifier features an ECC83 preamp valve and a 12BH7 power valve, delivering rich harmonics, outstanding touch sensitivity and natural tube compression. Two footswitchable channels, each with two selectable voices, provide everything from sparkling boutique cleans to powerful modern distortion. The Clean channel features enhanced tone control, while the Overdrive channel incorporates Blackstar's patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF), allowing continuous adjustment between classic American and British amplifier voicings.

The HT-5RH MK III includes CabRig™, Blackstar's premium IR-based DSP speaker simulator. Players can choose from hundreds of virtual cabinets, microphones, microphone positions and room environments, storing up to three presets directly inside the amplifier. A balanced XLR output, USB-C connectivity, stereo headphone output, 5 W / 0.5 W Power Reduction, effects loop with switchable operating level and digital reverb make this amplifier head an excellent solution for professional recording, silent practice and live performance.

Features

✅ 5-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head
✅ ECC83 preamp valve
✅ 12BH7 power valve
✅ Two footswitchable channels
✅ Two selectable voices per channel
✅ Enhanced Clean channel tone control
✅ Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) on the Overdrive channel
✅ Digital reverb
✅ 5 W / 0.5 W Power Reduction
✅ CabRig™ IR-based DSP speaker simulation
✅ Three onboard CabRig™ preset memories
✅ Balanced XLR CabRig™ output
✅ USB-C connectivity
✅ Stereo headphone output
✅ Effects loop with +4 dBu / -10 dBV level switch
✅ Stereo Line In
✅ Speaker outputs: 2 × 8 Ω or 1 × 16 Ω
✅ Deep editing via Blackstar Architect software
✅ Ideal for home, studio and live performance

Specifications

✅ Model: HT-5RH MK III
✅ Type: All-Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
✅ Output Power: 5 W (switchable to 0.5 W)
✅ Preamp Valve: 1 × ECC83
✅ Power Valve: 1 × 12BH7
✅ Channels: 2
✅ Voices: 2 per channel
✅ Clean Tone Control: Enhanced
✅ ISF: Overdrive Channel
✅ Reverb: Digital
✅ CabRig™: IR-based DSP Speaker Simulator
✅ Balanced XLR Output: Yes
✅ USB: USB-C
✅ Stereo Line In: Yes
✅ Effects Loop: +4 dBu / -10 dBV
✅ Speaker Outputs: 2 × 8 Ω / 1 × 16 Ω

What's Included

✅ Blackstar HT-5RH MK III Amplifier Head
✅ Power Cable

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