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BlackstarHT-20RH MK III 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

HT-20RH MK III is a 20-watt valve head for a cabinet-based guitar rig, with two ECC83 and two EL84 valves. Two footswitchable channels, each offering two voices, cover its channel layout; the overdrive channel adds ISF, and digital reverb is onboard. For direct workflows, CabRig-emulated outputs reach balanced XLR, stereo headphones, and USB. A power-reduction switch provides 2-watt operation, while the effects loop includes a +4dBu/-10dBV level switch.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Stage-to-house-system routing through the balanced XLR CabRig-emulated output.
  • Recording directly through USB while using the 2-watt power-reduction setting.
  • Cabinet rigs using either two 8-ohm outputs or one 16-ohm output.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Speaker configurations other than the listed two 8-ohm or one 16-ohm outputs.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Blackstar HT-20RH MK III 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black construction detail

Detail 01

Power reduction switch for 2W operation

Lets the 20-watt head operate at 2 watts.

Detail 02

CabRig outputs to balanced XLR, stereo headphones, and USB

Provides three direct output types, with a three-way preset selector.

Detail 03

Effects loop with +4dBu/-10dBV level switch

The effects loop includes a selectable level setting.

Detail 04

ISF on Overdrive channel

The patented Infinite Shape Feature is assigned to the overdrive channel.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Plan for either two 8-ohm speaker connections or one 16-ohm speaker connection.
  2. 02Use Architect software for deeper CabRig and reverb editing.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the amp operate at a lower output setting?

Yes. Its power-reduction switch enables 2-watt operation.

02Which direct outputs are available?

CabRig-emulated outputs are available on balanced XLR, stereo headphones, and USB.

03Does the HT-20RH MK III include an effects loop?

Yes. It has an effects loop with a +4dBu/-10dBV level switch.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

18 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Speaker compatibility
Speaker outputs for 2x 8 ohm and 1x 16 ohm
Valves
2x ECC83, 2x EL84
Korena Special
false
Effects
Effects loop with level switch for +4dBu/-10dBV
Feature
Patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) on Overdrive (OD) channel
Channels
Two footswitchable channels, each with two footswitchable "voices"
Dimensions (WxHxD)
18.43" (46.8 cm) x 9.65" (24.5 cm) x 8.74" (22.2 cm)
Weight
21.10 lbs (9.57 kg)
Type
20-watt valve head
Control
Power reduction switch for 2W operation
Input
Stereo line input
Tier
new
Outputs
IR-based CabRig emulated outputs to balanced XLR, stereo headphones, and USB with 3-way preset selection switch
Effect
Digital reverb
Software
Reverb and CabRig deeper editing available using our proprietary Architect software
Source Id
site51500000431665
Prop65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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