Experience serious tube tone at any volume level with the compact Blackstar DA5 Ruby, a 1x12" combo amp codeveloped by Doug Aldrich which boasts one 12AX7 preamp tube, one 12BH7 power tube, and a true push-pull tube stage for killer tone typical of a larger amp. With a 5W output that can reduced down to 0.5W, this versatile amp sounds great in any environment.
This amp features a custom Aldrich 50 12" speaker, which delivers exceptional depth and projection. Two channels are available—Clean and Overdrive—and each channel features two switchable voices. Clean offers volume and tone control while Overdrive provides independent gain and volume. The Overdrive channel can be further refined with 3-band EQ and Blackstar's patented ISF tone control. The amp also features integrated reverb with level control. The DA5 Ruby sports CabRig IR-based speaker emulation on the balanced XLR 3-pin DI output with three selectable presets (cab, mic, and room) and a 1/4" TRS headphone output for silent practice. Finally, a USB-C output enables stereo audio recording directly to your DAW. The DA5 Ruby includes a 2-way FS-22 footswitch for selecting channels and voices.
The DA100 Ruby turned heads and won awards across the world. Developed in close collaboration with Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies and Whitesnake, it delivered a stage-ready tone that players everywhere wanted. The DA5 Ruby gives you exactly that. Same DNA. Same ruby finish. Same legendary Aldrich character. Now in a form that fits your home and your studio.