Product Comparison: Blackstar HT-5R MKII vs Marshall DSL5CR

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Blackstar HT-5R MKII Guitar Amplifier

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Marshall DSL5CR Guitar Amplifier

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General Specifications

Brand

Blackstar

Marshall

Model

HT-5R MKII

DSL5CR

Origin

China

About the Product

Killer tones and innovative features make the HT-5R MkII the ultimate studio and practice valve amp. The MkII’s completely new design takes the performance of this award-winning tone machine to a whole new level.

Tap into burly Marshall tone with a conveniently compact combo, with the Marshall DSL5CR tube combo amplifier. With per-channel Gain and Volume controls, reverb, and an effects loop, the DSL5CR is ready to rock.

Key Specs

Power Output

5 watts

Number Of Channels

Controls Included

Volume, Tone, Voice, Channel switch, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF, Reverb

Volume, Gain, Channel switch, Tone, Bass, Middle, Treble, Deep EQ Shift, Reverb, Low Power Option

Footswitch Included

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Blackstar HT-5R MKII Guitar Amplifier

The sound and tone is quite incredible.
5 watts is plenty to get loud with tubes.
The clean channel is beautiful. No complaints at all with this nice little amp.
The sound quality is excellent.
It's good size, and sounds good.

Marshall DSL5CR Guitar Amplifier

It sounds great clean and it takes pedals well.
Both channels sound great.
Two channels with foot switch. Ultra overdrive channel has so much depth!
An excellent choice for playing at home.
Amazing amp. Great tone, two channels.

Size & Weight

Height

16.16 in.

16.9 in.

Width

17.36 in.

17.9 in.

Depth

9.8 in.

9.4 in.

Weight

27.33 lbs.

27.9 lbs.

Features

Type

Guitar Amplifier

Number Of Speakers

Speaker Size

12 in.

10 in.

Compatible With Footswitch

2-Way Footswitch

Carry Handle(s)

Yes

Input(s)

Normal, AUX, Effects loop, Foot switch

Normal, Effects loop, Foot switch, AUX

Output(s)

XLR, Line, 3x Speaker, USB

Headphone, Speaker

Extras

Professional Recording Connectivity, Dynamic Power Reduction, Compact design

Softube speaker-emulated output, High and low power modes, Studio-grade digital reverb, Refined EQ section

What customers say about "Features"

Blackstar HT-5R MKII Guitar Amplifier

Cool, compact, and 12" speaker.
Takes pedals very well. Clean tones are clean and the crunch is very good.
Great amp for home and small venue use.
The sound in the speakers is really clean and takes on the different guitar pickups well.
It's solid, sounds great in both clean and muddy channels.

Marshall DSL5CR Guitar Amplifier

The low power mode is great for playing at home.
It has an effects loop which is a nice feature. I highly recommend this amp.
Very happy with the amp, and power reduction is very helpful for bedroom playing.
Great tone for such a small combo.
I love this little amp. It has incredible tone.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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