Guitar Combo Amplifier BLACKSTAR HT-5R MKIII

Blackstar HT-5R MKIII – inspiration in every chord

Compact amplifier with powerful tube tone
HT-5R MKIII – is an updated version of the legendary tube combo amplifier that combines incredible sound, stylish appearance, and innovative technologies. It is perfect for home use, studio work, or rehearsals, offering professional sound quality at any volume.

Big tube sound in a compact format
Tube amplifiers are renowned for their natural dynamic response, warm overdrive, and unique compression. However, achieving the perfect sound at high volumes can be challenging.

HT-5R MKIII solves this problem: thanks to its push-pull tube circuit, it delivers a rich, full tone even at low volumes, making it an ideal choice for practice and recording.

Optimal choice for studio and stage
This amplifier is equipped with a tube preamp and power amp, providing the signature sound of Blackstar.

The built-in USB-C audio output allows you to record your guitar directly into your DAW without the need for an external audio interface. The stereo signal (left and right channels) is transmitted with minimal latency, ensuring professional recording quality.

Additionally, the amplifier supports a headphone/recording output with cabinet emulation, making it a convenient tool for quiet practice or studio work.

HT-5R MKIII can be used without a connected cabinet thanks to the built-in load protection, allowing you to practice and record music through headphones without disturbing others.

Flexible tonal options
The amplifier features two channels – clean and overdrive, each with two unique sound modes.

• The clean channel allows you to choose between a bright American tone with tight lows and a warm British character with a rich midrange.
• The Overdrive channel offers either classic hot-rodded overdrive with dynamic response or modern high-gain with aggressive mids and tight overdrive.

Channel and mode switching is possible using the footswitch FS-2 or FS-22 (sold separately), making HT-5R MKIII an excellent choice for live performances.

CabRig – advanced cabinet emulation
HT-5R MKIII is equipped with CabRig – one of the best-in-class digital guitar cabinet emulation systems.

This technology allows you to choose from various combinations of cabinets, microphones, and rooms, creating studio-level sound. You can save up to three presets and instantly switch between them, achieving professional sound quality through headphones, studio monitors, or recording.

Convenience of operation at any volume
HT-5R MKIII is designed to deliver full tube sound even at minimal volume.

Its power amplifier uses a single dual triode in a push-pull configuration, replicating the circuit of a full-sized 100-watt stack. This means that even at low playing levels, the rich tone and dynamic response characteristic of high-end tube amplifiers are preserved.

Thoughtful design and premium materials
HT-5R MKIII not only sounds great but also looks impressive.

Its chassis is made of high-quality tolex, and the panels are equipped with premium mini-toggles. Additionally, the amplifier features a metal Blackstar logo, giving it a professional appearance and making it visually appealing both on stage and in the studio.

Blackstar HT-5R MKIII – a powerful tool for creativity that inspires from the very first note!