Blackstar HT-5R MK III 5-Watt Tube Combo Amplifier

Highlights

• 5 W all‑tube combo amp delivering real valve tone in a compact, home‑studio‑friendly format

• 1× 12″ custom speaker for full low end and balanced response — suitable for blues, rock, indie, and classic tones

• Two channels (Clean and Overdrive), each offering two foot‑switchable “voices” — covering American Clean, British Clean, Classic Overdrive, and Modern Overdrive settings

• Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) control to sweep between American‑style tight, clear tones and British‑style warm, mid‑rich tones, with infinite tonal variation

• Built‑in speaker‑emulation system CabRig — offering IR‑based cabinet, mic and room simulations, usable via USB‑C, balanced XLR or headphone output for silent practice, direct recording or PA connection

• Power can be reduced to 0.5 W for bedroom‑friendly levels without losing valve character — ideal for practice or late‑night jam sessions

Key Features & Benefits

Compact Valve Tone for Home or Studio
HT‑5R MK III packs a valve preamp and a push‑pull power section into a small combo — giving you the dynamics, warmth, and feel of a classic tube amp in a size that fits apartments, studios, or small practice rooms.

Versatile Channels & Voices for Multiple Styles
Switch quickly between pristine cleans and crunchy overdrive. With two voices per channel, you get four very different tonal “presets” — clean‑crisp for jazz or blues, warm‑British for rock, hot‑rodded overdrive or mid‑heavy modern overdrive for heavier genres. Great for guitarists who play across styles.

Deep Tone Shaping with ISF
The ISF control gives far more flexibility than a standard tone knob: you can dial in tighter, scooped cleans or mid‑focused crunch — or anything in between. Perfect for tailoring your amp’s voice to your guitar, playing style, or mix.

Recording & Silent Use Made Easy
With CabRig speaker emulation, USB‑C output, balanced XLR, and headphone out, you can plug straight into a DAW, interface, or PA — no need for external mic’ing or cabinet. Also handy for late‑night practice or apartment playing thanks to power‑reduction and emulated output.

Ready for Stage, Studio, or Bedroom
Despite being 5 W, the push‑pull valve design ensures a fuller, stack‑like response even at low volume — it’s capable enough for small gigs, rehearsals, studio sessions, or home practice.

Why You’ll Love It

• True tube‑amp tone and responsiveness in a compact size

• Four distinct tonal options from clean to high‑gain at the flip of a switch

• ISF gives you deep tonal flexibility — you’re not locked into one “amp flavor”

• CabRig + USB/DI outputs make recording, silent practice, or direct PA feed super convenient

• Power reduction makes it usable in quiet environments without sacrificing tone

• Great balance of vintage tube feel and modern convenience