All user reviews for the Blackstar Amplification HT-5C

everything is discussed below, all-tube amp with 5W power tubes or the equivalent of a 40 Watt RMS amp so it can look good with a 50W transistor.

UTILIZATION

very very simple not need manual

SOUNDS

I play mainly metal core above the ISF which is simply the outline provides a really good sound palette. With EMG (config two EMG 81) we can finally enjoy their potato because it pulse! disappointed by the clean (like many other apparently) but the EMG 81 at the same time it's done for the distortion to be seen with an electro. In short the sound is warm and good, the knobs respond well short sound quality in return!

OVERALL OPINION

after trying transistor amplifiers is incomparable ...

the +: - the quality of manufacturing, assembly and component
- ISF that works wonders
- With the addition of a 2x12 cab, it sounds even better!
- The price! € 280 new for the all-tube combo wouahouuuu transo Vox and the company in the garbage! shame that few people know this brand ...

the -:-sounds cleans ... it squeaks ... domage ... test with electroacoustic I think to really give a reliable opinion on this subject because EMG 81 is not the ultimate in clean.
- The weight

Specs:
All tube 5 watt
2 footswitchable channels clean and dirty
1 12ax7/ECC83, 1 12BH7 power tube
FX loop w/ +4dBV or -10dBV
Emulated headphone/DI output w/cab switch
Clean: volume
Dirty: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF (infinite shape feature)

I give it a 9 for features since the clean only has a volume knob.

UTILIZATION

Everything at noon already sounds great! The ISF knob is very dynamic and can sweep the midrange from a saturated marshall to a scooped boogie-like tone.

It really doesn't get any simpler than this. The clean has a single volume knob, while the dirty channel has your basic EQ controls with the added ISF. The EQ is passive and very usable.

The headphone/speaker out mutes the speaker for silent recording once it's plugged in.

The FX loop is located on the lower back of the amp, simple to use with the +4dbV/-10dbV switch for either rack effects or guitar effects like pedals.

The footswitch is a single button switch to change between clean and dirty channels.

Overall very simple to use and you can achieve great sounds in a matter of seconds!

SOUNDS

As you read this you should know that these are my observations based plugging straight through. Playing the amp as is. I do not judge equipment based on adding/using external effects, it's just unfair that way.

Clean: Very usable and decent. Though there is only one knob for the volume so the tone is completely dependent on your guitar. If you crank it, it begins to break up and can get up to that ac/dc crunch.

Dirty: Very nice! Has enough gain on tap to get metallica tones. Great for blues or rock in general. if you want to get a death metal sound, it's not gonna happen without a boost. the ISF knob is a good tool to shape the midrange to how you'd want it, tight and scooped or saturated and 'bouncy' as I like to call it.

Headphone/DI out: This is hard to judge as most DI outs on amps never actually sound any good, they're too buzzy. This one is not buzzy at all, but more like, it's too smooth. The midrange flies out and thickens the sound which is good, but there isn't enough presence to make the emulated out sound convincing.

Picking dynamics are heard through the amp, the gain also cleans up well with the volume knob on your guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

I think this is one of the better low watt tube practice amps out there. Comparing this to the Tweaker and the Class 5, I walked out with the HT-5.

The Class 5 was limited in features, while the Tweaker had tons of features but wasn't foot-switchable and sounded boxy! The HT-5 fit just right. The ex-marshall engineers definitely thought this one out well. Yes it's made in Korea which shouldn't deter anybody as everybody knows the QC in Korea is GREAT. Just try out any Korean-made guitar!

I give the overall rating a 8. One point due to the clean channel being limited with just one knob, and the DI not sounding that great. In my opinion, DI outputs are the one of the most ignored things for amp makers. So why put one in? And if you put one in, why not try to make it sound convincing? Though most of them are not usable. The HT-5 is a stepping stone to hopefully one day, finding a GREAT DI out in an amp.

All-tube amplifier 5 W
Very well thought out with very UNESCORecords connector (rare for this type of amp house), including an effects loop and a headphone output with HP's formulation (1X12 or 4X12), perfect for able to register in silence with a good quality of his or even to get a dub sound live.
Many possibilities, rglages (equalizer and also the possibility of giving a color or amricaine Plutt british)
Two channels: Overdrive and clear.

UTILIZATION

Is a small amp and studio work. It is perfect for this use l. on the other hand, not powerful enough to play in groups.
Very easy to use. At first I

SOUNDS

does a little of the clear sound that I found just enough crisp and clear. It is not a Fender and even putting the ISF to position "amrican" remains a very medium in the sound.
The sound is very saturated right for an amp of this size and power. on the other hand, he left a little buzz if pushed too. It must be reasonable and not Hoping play metal with (at least with good sound).
About the ISF (Infinite Shape filter) which allows to vary the color of his just and well, I think that has not changed much in the final sound!
In my opinion, the original HP deserves to be changed by a better quality and which would sound much better, plain as saturated.
I express this amp by plugging it into the HP of my Fender blues deluxe and well I can tell you that has nothing more to see!
The sound through headphones is wonderful and perfect register.
In all cases, compared a whole bunch of amps that power is very far from one who has the best sound (the price is also consquence).

OVERALL OPINION

I bought all rcemment but sold due to urgent need of money. I would have well-kept and improves (change HP).

We must compare this amp with all his power and I just think it's very far from one who has the best sound (the price is also consquence). I tried an Ibanez valbee a Fender Champion 600, a modified Harley Benton ... He has all Surpass.
I find that even when a better price for the HP would be in the original equipment as possible is one that is really not that great.
With this rserve is a great amp.

Guitar amp combo mid study lamps (12BH7 x 2) mid transistors (ISF)

Pannau of control on top:

1 instrument input, 2 switches and power glow light + 1, 2 channels with a common 3-band EQ, 1 volume and 1 clean channel volume gain + 1 for the second channel saturated, 1 ISF knob digging or favoring more or less mediums , 1 headphone output with 1x12 or 4x12 emulated, a mini push button channel change with its LED indicator.

Connectors: 2 HP: 1x8 ohms and 2x16 ohm, 1 effects loop with its mini pushbutton +4 dBV or -10 dBV. taking the supplied footswitch.

Effects: None.

UTILIZATION

Setup could not be more simple!

Easily get a sound: yes if we take care to manage the acute abundant!

Its quite right unless the TFR is right ... (Marshall it seems!) Treble a bit harsh ... Lack of roundness may be due to the HP 10 ...

The overdrive channel starts immediately thrust into overdrive ... The blues sound is rather a gain in volume and 9 ...

Manuel explicit and well done.

SOUNDS

In my opinion (with 2 single stato Van Zant rock + pearly gate) the best channel is clear ...

There is only one of my pedals that sounds very natural in providing a more clear channel is my mojo ... The GTO TS 808, in OD, the DS1 make the sound too "transistor" to my ears ... This lack of "ttchhh" just to attack the note ... Yes I know it's not Class A! Nevertheless, low and rounded question one comes to regret more than 3 kg and a true HP 12 ...

Anyway we should not look at all these mini amps get his lights (they are packed with electronics that replaces ... eg ISF)! They often have two lamps while in small amps of yesteryear had at least 5 ... With the transformers that go with 6 or 7 KG ... And more than 1000 euros a ticket too!

But compared to transistor amplifiers novanex 15 W at its pourave we could afford just 30 years ago ... It is day and night, the medieval and modern ...

Render unto Caesar what belongs to him: this amp is made either for rehearsal or on stage but in an apartment then this register is not bad, TRANSPORTABLE (11.5 KG), nicely finished, handle solid vinyl and correct (mine is burgundy and the most beautiful effect: limited version!).

Should some kind of music? : Your ears will only judge! It is primarily a study of low-amp volume ... And 5 W's okay to work with 2 lines and rytmiques scratch!

OVERALL OPINION

Pros:

weight! finish, simplicity, the clean channel and the price ...

Cons:

The connectivity rather misplaced and boosted channel too steep and too progressive ... To try anyway with vintage double output level in order to work at reasonable volume ...

No reverb: Too bad because this series would not have ruined blackstar!