Postby DODmad27 » 26 Feb 2013, 14:33
Metal Hippie:
"*btw, Once you can make a fair comparison, I'd like to hear how you feel about your Class 5 compared to your Blackstar HT-5. The Blackstars had all the features so I tried to like the tone (the HT-1 and HT-5), but they sounded homogenous and thin, and lacked character."
I'd have to agree about your assessment. The HT5 is cool and has off the features but doesn't beat the vintage tone (both clean and dirty) of the class 5. Not to say the HT5 doesn't sound good but not as sweet. The HT5 has more gain which is good if you play heavier stuff too. As a beat to hell practice amp I'd get the HT5 but for recording I'd get the Class 5. The added features of the HT5 make it a winner (2 channels, FX loop, 8 and 16 ohm taps).
The C5 is more vintagey whereas the HT5 is more modern. I ran both amps through the same 4x12 lanely cab with celestions. Both amps are modded by me though. I replaced the chips in the HT5 and modded the C5 according to Lylie schematic and changed the tubes to a V1 Mullard 12AX7, V2 JJ 12AU7, and TAD el84
Valvestate VS265R
Class 5
DSL5C
VOX AC15C1
Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36
Fender Vibro Champ SF