Killer tones and innovative features make the HT-5R MkII the ultimate studio and practice valve amp. The MkII’s completely new design takes the performance of this award-winning tone machine to a whole new level.

To make the HT-5R MkII sound full and toneful even at the lowest volume levels, we designed a low powered push-pull power amp which produces the crunch and break-up characteristics of a traditional 100W output stage, but at a much lower volume. This is achieved by the use of a 12BH7 dual triode valve in push-pull configuration producing 5 Watts output, which is rich in valve harmonics and compression.

The Power Reduction switch takes you down to 0.5 Watts without any compromise in tone: perfect for driving the valve power stage at home or in the studio.

Our patented ISF circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between. So now you can effectively design your own tone and finally find "the sound in your head".

PROFESSIONAL RECORDING CONNECTIVITY

USB output has been added for the simplest way to get valve tone into your recordings. Also added is a pro balanced XLR D.I. output, which allows the speaker emulated signals to be connected to external devices for practicing, recording or live use.

POWER REDUCTION

Inspired by our patented Dynamic Power Reduction circuit, simply switch down to 0.5 Watts at the push of a button without any loss of tone. Perfect for driving the 12BH7 power stage hard at lower volumes.

REVERB

Our new studio quality reverb has been designed to perfectly complement guitar tones.

STUNNING LOOKS

The compact cabinet has a 3 degree angle on the front face, top-loader panel and stage-friendly chickenhead knobs giving the HT-5R MkII a stunning boutique style.

HT-5R MKII SPECIFICATION

5 WATT COMBO
ECC83 PREAMP VALVE, 12BH7 POWER AMP VALVE
UNIQUE PUSH-PULL POWER AMP DESIGN
2 CHANNELS
FOOTSWITCHABLE VOICES FOR CLEAN AND OVERDRIVE
POWER REDUCTION TO 0.5 WATTS
USB AUDIO OUT
XLR D.I. OUT
NEWLY VOICED STUDIO QUALITY REVERB
1X12 BLACKSTAR DESIGNED SPEAKER
2-BUTTON FOOTSWITCH INCLUDED

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