Blackstar HT-5R MkIII Valve Combo With Reverb in Baby Blue

The Blackstar HT-5R MkIII Baby Blue is a compact 5 watt valve combo that delivers genuine cranked amp tone at home, in the studio and on smaller stages. With two channels, four switchable voices, lush digital reverb and powerful CabRig speaker simulation, it is built to cover everything from sparkling cleans to saturated high gain while staying friendly to your neighbours and your recording workflow.

Inside, an ECC83 preamp valve and 12BH7 power valve provide the touch-sensitive feel and harmonic richness players expect from a proper valve amp. A custom designed 12 inch speaker moves plenty of air, while the power reduction down to 0.5 watts lets you hit the sweet spot at conversation levels. Add in USB-C audio, XLR CabRig out and stereo headphones, and you have a stylish Baby Blue combo that is equally at home on a desk, in a control room or on a compact stage setup.

Authentic Valve Tone at Real-World Volumes

The HT-5R MkIII pairs a single ECC83 in the preamp with a 12BH7 power valve to capture the feel of a bigger Blackstar head in a portable combo. The 5 watt output is loud enough for rehearsals and intimate gigs, but the power reduction switch drops it to 0.5 watts for late-night practice and recording without losing the character of the valve power stage. You still get that responsive pick attack, natural compression and singing sustain, just at a level that suits your space.

Four Versatile Voices Across Two Channels

Two channels with two voices each give you four core sounds on tap. The Clean channel moves from bright, tight American-inspired sparkle to a warmer, more mid-forward British-style response, ideal for edge-of-breakup tones. On the Overdrive side you can choose between a classic hot-rodded crunch and a more aggressive modern high gain voice, covering everything from bluesy drive to tight metal rhythm. With the included FS-16 footswitch you can move between these sounds hands-free on stage or in the studio.

Powerful Tone Shaping with ISF and Reverb

A three-band EQ section works alongside Blackstar’s patented ISF control, letting you sweep smoothly between American and British tonal characters. Dial in scooped, percussive rhythm sounds or push the mids for a more vocal lead tone, all from the same amp. Studio-quality digital reverb adds ambience from subtle room to spacious tails, and can be fine-tuned further via Blackstar Architect software, with separate decay settings for the Clean and Overdrive channels.

Ready for Recording, Silent Practice and Live Use

CabRig speaker simulation brings detailed cabinet, mic and room emulation directly into the amp, with three user-selectable patches available from the front panel. A balanced XLR CabRig output and USB-C connection provide fully processed stereo signals straight to your interface, mixer or computer, while the stereo Line Out / Phones jack supports silent practice and direct recording without a connected speaker. A switchable level effects loop integrates your favourite pedals or rack units, and multiple speaker outputs let you pair the HT-5R MkIII with external cabs when you need a bigger spread of sound.

• 5 Watt Valve Power with 0.5 Watt Reduction - The ECC83 and 12BH7 valve combination delivers genuine valve dynamics and harmonic richness, while the power reduction switch lets you enjoy power amp drive at manageable volumes for home and studio use.
• Four Switchable Voices Across Two Channels - Two Clean voices and two Overdrive voices provide a wide palette from glassy American cleans to saturated modern high gain, so you can cover multiple genres without changing amps.
• CabRig, USB-C and XLR for Modern Connectivity - Built-in CabRig speaker simulation with three user patches, USB-C stereo audio and a balanced XLR CabRig output make it simple to record, stream or go direct to front-of-house with consistent, miked-up tones.
• Integrated Effects Loop, Reverb and Footswitch - A switchable level effects loop keeps your time-based and modulation pedals sounding their best, studio-quality digital reverb adds space, and the included FS-16 footswitch gives you hands-free control of channels and voices.

General

• Product Type: Guitar Amp
• Brand: Blackstar
• Series: HT MkIII
• Model: HT-5R MkIII
• Amplifier Type: Valve
• Format: Combo
• Colour: Baby Blue

Power

• Power Output: 5 Watts
• Reduced Power Output: 0.5 Watts
• Number of Channels: 2
• Clean Voices: 2
• Overdrive Voices: 2

Valves

• Preamp Valves: 1 x ECC83
• Power Amp Valves: 1 x 12BH7

Speaker

• Speaker Configuration: 1 x 12 inch Custom Designed Speaker
• Speaker Impedance: 16 Ohms

Controls and EQ

• EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble
• Tone Shaping: ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
• Effects: Digital Reverb

Connectivity

• Cabinet Simulation: CabRig
• CabRig Patches: 3 User-Selectable Patches
• USB: USB-C
• USB Audio: Stereo Speaker-Emulated Output
• Balanced Output: XLR CabRig Output
• Headphone / Line Output: Stereo
• Line Input: Stereo Mini Jack
• Effects Loop: Yes
• Effects Loop Level: +4 dBV / -10 dBV
• Speaker Outputs: 1 x 16 Ohm, 1 x 8 Ohm or 2 x 16 Ohm

Footswitch and Software

• Footswitch Included: FS-16
• Compatible Footswitch: FS-22
• Software Compatibility: Blackstar Architect

Physical

• Weight: 14.4 kg
• Dimensions: 443 x 405 x 252 mm