BLACKSTAR HT-5 R II COMBO VALVE AMP

Condition
Good condition, plays great. Valves are in good working order. Includes cover. Some light marks here and there as expected for a used amp.

Overview
The HT‑5R MkII is a compact, 5‑watt all‑valve combo amp made for players who want big tone in a small package. It gives you glowing tube sound whether you’re playing quietly at home or recording in the studio. With dual channels (clean & overdrive), multiple voice options, and useful features like power reduction, XLR direct out and USB, it’s a versatile amp built for modern playing needs. The ISF control lets you fine‑tune the tone to lean more British or more American, so you get a lot of tonal variety without needing a large rig.

Specifications

• Power: 5 watts, valve (tube) output with power reduction to 0.5 W
• Valves: ECC83 (preamp), 12BH7 (power amp)
• Channels: 2 (Clean & Overdrive) with 2 foot‑switchable voices each
• Tone shaping: 3‑band EQ plus ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control
• Speaker: 1 × 12‑inch Blackstar‑designed speaker
• Reverb: Studio‑quality digital reverb
• Outputs: USB for recording; XLR D.I. with speaker‑emulated output; stereo speaker‑emulated outputs (1×12 / 4×12)
• Effects loop: Yes
• Other features: Footswitchable voices; power reduction switch; headphone/silent practice via emulation
• Weight & Size: Approx 12.4 kg; dimensions approx 441 × 410.5 × 249 mm

Summary
If you’re looking for a small valve combo that delivers rich, saturated tone without needing to crank to alarming volumes, the HT‑5R MkII is a strong choice. It’s built for flexibility: great cleans, gritty overdrives, multiple voicings, and modern recording outputs. Ideal for home, studio work, or low‑volume rehearsals.