HT-1R MKII & HT-5R MKII COMBOS
There was a great deal to like about the original Blackstar HT-1R and HT-5 amplifiers, with both proving very popular due to their high-quality valve tones and affordability. Launched at NAMM 2019 in January, these new ‘MkII’ versions not only offer tweaked aesthetics but also new functionality, and sounds that bring them bang up to date.
The first thing we notice when unboxing this brace of combos is that the cosmetic upgrades, while subtle, lend the amps an air of elegance that surpasses their more workmanlike predecessors. Cream chicken-head knobs, elephant-hide-textured tolex and the Blackstar black/white/silver weave cloth all suggest a much higher price-point.
A glance at the control panels reveals that both amps
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