Blackstar Ht-5R MKII 1×12″ Combo Amplifier 2021

HT-5R MkIILittle Amps, Big Sound!

The HT-5R MKII

Back in 2008 our HT-5 took the world by storm, setting the precedent for low wattage home and studio amps; the HT-5R MkII took this revered design a step further with incredible performance and game-changing new features from dynamic power reduction to 0.5W and footswitchable voices, to XLR DI out and direct USB recording.

Low Wattage Valve Goodness

Valve amps sound best when cranked; the unique feel, dynamics and natural compression of a valve power stage running hot is widely considered the holy grail of guitar tone. The problem is turning your 100W valve amp up to these volumes is neither practical for yourself, nor your neighours. Our HT-5R MkII, with its low powered push-pull 12BH7 power amp, produces the crunch and break-up characteristics of a traditional 100W output stage at volumes suitable for home practice and recording.

Perfect for Practice & Recording

Alongside providing capture-ready valve tones at any volume, HT-5R MkII comes equipped with a direct USB output for the simplest way to get valve tones into your recordings without the need for an interface. Also included is a fully specified stereo recording output via XLR and jack with selectable cabinet simulation options of 4×12 or 1×12.

The best part? These amps have in-built load protection, meaning you can use them without a cabinet connected for silent practice and recording.

Wattage 5W

Valves ECC83 Preamp, 12BH7 Power Amp

Channels/Voices 2 Channels, 2 Voices Per Channel

Footswitchable Yes – Channels & Voices

Speakers 1x 12″ Blackstar Designed

Reverb Yes

Speaker Emulated Output/Headphones Yes

Effects Loop Yes

USB Recording Yes

Power Reduction Yes (to 0.5W) Weight 12.4kg

Dimensions 441 x 410.5 x 249 (mm)