Switching from sold state, blackstar combos

[satch_stef]

Hello Guyz!!

The time has come to grow out of solid state amp of mine!!!

After a long search I came to two versions



I NEED SOMETHING PORTABLE



Blackstar HT 5C (combo) +buying cabinet for gigs.
or
BlackstarHT 5R (combo) + buying cabiunet for gigs

Is there any difference between the two?


I thought of buying a full stack, but i really need a practise amp that can go out on cabs and have a descent sound and in my opinion these two above pretty much cover those fields.


Any suggestions?


Currently I'm studding abroad and gigging at night so headphones ON for the neighbors that's why i need a small yet powerful enough tube amp

[satch_stef]

some links on reviews

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/revie...110/index.html

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/revie...-5r/index.html

[LonePhantom]

There is a difference if you have a look at the specs!

The "R" has reverb, the "C" doesn't.

I gig with the older HT-5 Head with a 1x12" cabinet loaded with a Vintage 30. I have no need for a clean channel so it works brilliantly. I just roll the volume knob back on my guitar to clean up my tone.

If you want a proper clean channel you might not quite get there at gig levels. Swap the 12AX7 preamp valve with a Tung Sol 12AX7 and you'll get cleaner cleans at high volumes, with more dynamic complex tones, and plenty of gain. If you don't need huge amounts of gain you can swap out the 12AX7 out for a 12AU7 to get cleaner headroom and less distortion.

You can also use a compressor to clean up the tone as well.

[satch_stef]

Originally Posted by LonePhantom

There is a difference if you have a look at the specs!

The "R" has reverb, the "C" doesn't.

I gig with the older HT-5 Head with a 1x12" cabinet loaded with a Vintage 30. I have no need for a clean channel so it works brilliantly. I just roll the volume knob back on my guitar to clean up my tone.

If you want a proper clean channel you might not quite get there at gig levels. Swap the 12AX7 preamp valve with a Tung Sol 12AX7 and you'll get cleaner cleans at high volumes, with more dynamic complex tones, and plenty of gain. If you don't need huge amounts of gain you can swap out the 12AX7 out for a 12AU7 to get cleaner headroom and less distortion.

You can also use a compressor to clean up the tone as well.

I see, that's where the R is coming from Also a used ht-5 was my PROPER head option win + cab vintage 30. For just 160 Euro more I can get it.
However, due to my constant movement I cannot carry both all the time.

Does HT-5R have speaker output like HT5-C? If it does Ill close the deal
If not I'll get HT5-C and a cabinet

[LonePhantom]

They are the same, bar the reverb. Same speaker outputs, etc.

[satch_stef]

tnx allot , I'll go buy one as soon as possible

[bates]

I take it you mean emulated speaker output???? Its defo gonna have normal speaker outs lol

[satch_stef]

no no i mean actual outputs for cabinets not emulated outs ..maybe just headphones for neighbor sakes

[Viper-sfm]

AFAIK, all Blackstars from the HT-1 through to the HT-100 have the same outputs. That means at least one speaker out, and the emulated output.