Blackstar HT-20R MKIII 20W 1x12" Valve Guitar Amplifier Combo

It's time to elevate your musical experience with the HT-20R MKIII 20W 1x12" Valve Guitar Amplifier Combo. This high-performance amplifier from Blackstar is meticulously designed to cater to the unique requirements of different amps, ensuring a harmonious interaction between the preamp and power amp.

The MK III Clean channel, a sophisticated yet seemingly simple circuit, offers versatility in producing a range of classic clean and crunch tones. It utilizes both parts of an ECC83 valve exclusively to generate any valve compression or crunch.

The HT MK III overdrive channels represent an evolution from Series One, HT MkI to HT Venue MK III. The gain structure and tonal shaping share the same basic building blocks, including the cascaded gain stages of an ECC83 double triode valve. Each amp's overdrive tones are specifically tweaked, tuned, and refined during extensive listening tests to optimize the tone for that model.

One of the key features of the Overdrive channels is their ability to clean up the tone when the guitar volume is backed off. This is primarily due to the way the signal is filtered or 'shaped' after the valve is overdriven. The HT MK III Overdrive channels use a second-order low pass filter to remove the unpleasant high-frequency 'fizz' without attenuating the signal below the cut-off frequency.

The patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) allows you to infinitely adjust the response of the tone control network between any of the traditional voicings. This feature enables you to design your own sound and truly find 'the sound in your head'.

The HT MK III amplifier models also feature Voice switches, allowing even more scope to tailor the tone of the amp. The Voice 1 setting is based on a classic American clean sound, while the Voice 2 setting is based on a vintage 'Class A' British tone.

The amplifier also features Blackstar's proprietary CabRig technology, an IR-based DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the rich, dynamic characteristics of real-world guitar cabs. With over 700 combinations of rooms, cabinets, and microphones, CabRig allows you to inhabit the role of a sound engineer and get outstanding results every time.

The HT MK III amplifier also doubles up as an interface for easy valve recording, with a USB-C connection for USB audio connection and connection to a computer to run Blackstar's proprietary Architect software for deeper editing of CabRig presets and digital reverb.

Designed for maximum reliability, all HT MK III amplifiers are thoroughly endurance tested on custom-built automatic test equipment to replicate many hours of real-life use in a few days of laboratory testing.

In conclusion, the HT-20R MKIII 20W 1x12" Valve Guitar Amplifier Combo is a powerful, versatile, and reliable tool for any musician looking to enhance their sound and performance.