Since its introduction, the award-winning HT series has been one of the cornerstones of BLACKSTARs tube amplifier series. The new HT MK III series adds some modern features to the HT MK II series.
The HT line quickly became established as the best-in-class for compact valve amplifiers and for over a decade has given guitarists the best solution for getting big valve amp tones onto recordings and for home practice in a small, portable format. The MK III builds on the revered history and success of the prior HT iterations, elevating them to a new level of sound quality, features, and performance.
Four incredible voices from chiming cleans to soaring high gains and BLACKSTARs patented Infinite Shape Feature. Power Reduction down to 10% of the amps rated power features on the HT-5R MK III and the HT-20R MK III models.
A game-changing addition is BLACKSTARs advanced IR-based CabRig™ DSP technology, an embodiment of BLACKSTARs latest innovations in speaker, cab, mic, and room emulation. This technology, originally featured in St. James and AMPED products, represents BLACKSTARs commitment to making their products the ultimate tools for self-expression. Coupled with 4-channel audio via the USB-C, capturing professional quality valve tone in your DAW is simple.
The CabRig outs (XLR, Stereo Line Out and USB) can also be used in Standby Mode making it ideal for both recording and silent stages too. Upgraded circuit board components and an all-new digital reverb with adjustable parameters further enhance the tone and performance.
All this comes in a stunning new livery using materials normally found on boutique amps; premium tolex and fret, mini-toggle switches and a metal plate logo. BLACKSTARs new HT MK III Series of guitar heads, combos and cabinets are the culmination of decades of design experience and innovation; delivering “the sound in your head” with absolutely no compromises in tone, feel or performance.
