{"product_id":"blackstar-da-5-ruby-doug-aldrich-signature-combo-amplifier","title":"Blackstar DA-5 Ruby Doug Aldrich Signature Combo Amplifier","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloped in close collaboration with legendary guitarist Doug Aldrich, the DA5 Ruby captures the feel, response, and unmistakable character of Doug’s acclaimed stage rig in a compact 5 Watt valve combo designed for home, studio, and recording use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eBuilt around a genuine push-pull valve power stage featuring an ECC83 preamp valve and 12BH7 power valve, DA5 Ruby delivers the dynamics, compression, and touch sensitivity of a driven valve amplifier at practical volumes. Blackstar’s advanced power reduction system lowers output to 0.5W (10% of the rated power) while preserving the character and response of the amp, making it ideal for everything from late-night practice to studio recording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAt the heart of the DA5 Ruby is the custom-designed 12” Aldrich 50 loudspeaker. Developed specifically with Doug Aldrich for this amplifier, the 50 Watt speaker delivers the authority, punch and room-filling response of a much larger rig, giving the DA5 Ruby a uniquely big, expressive feel that stands apart from traditional low-powered combos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTwo footswitchable channels and four distinct voices provide a wide tonal range, from articulate American-style cleans to rich British overdrive and high-gain lead tones inspired by Doug’s world-renowned live sound. A choice of dark or light reverb voicings allows players to further shape the amp’s ambience and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eDA5 Ruby also features Blackstar’s advanced CabRig™ IR-based DSP speaker simulation technology, delivering professional direct tones for recording, monitoring, headphones, and live applications. Three user-configurable CabRig presets can be accessed directly from the amplifier, with hundreds of cabinet, microphone and room combinations available via Blackstar Architect software.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eComprehensive connectivity includes XLR CabRig output, USB-C audio output, stereo headphone output and included FS-16 2-way footswitch. Integrated load protection enables silent operation without a speaker connected, making DA5 Ruby equally at home in recording environments as it is for home practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eFinished in Doug Aldrich’s signature Ruby aesthetic with premium covering, high-quality toggle switches, and a cast alloy metal plate logo, DA5 Ruby combines boutique-inspired styling with professional performance and authentic valve tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoug Aldrich signature combo built on the award-winning HT-5R MK III platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Aldrich 50 loudspeaker, developed with Doug, delivers exceptional depth and projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the tone of the DA100 Ruby at home and studio volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique push-pull valve power stage for authentic valve feel at any volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabRig™ IR-based speaker simulation built in with 3 user presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C direct recording, XLR output, load protection for silent recording and practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Ruby finish with cast alloy plate logo and premium toggle switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach DA5 comes with some of Doug Aldrich’s Dunlop plectrums and a signed certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes FS-22 – 2 way footswitch to change channels and voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,1,1,0\"\u003e5W \/ 0.5W (power reduction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePower Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,2,1,0\"\u003eValve push-pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eValves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,3,1,0\"\u003e1 x ECC83 (preamp), 1 x 12BH7 (power)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,4,1,0\"\u003e2 (Clean \/ Overdrive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,5,1,0\"\u003e4 (2 per channel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePatented ISF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,6,1,0\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,7,1,0\"\u003e12\" Custom Aldrich 50 (co-developed with Doug Aldrich)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeaker Power Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,8,1,0\"\u003e50W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,10,1,0\"\u003eStudio quality, built in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCabRig™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,11,1,0\"\u003eIR-based speaker simulator (cab, mic, room)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCabRig™ Presets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,12,1,0\"\u003e3 user slots onboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,13,1,0\"\u003eUSB-C stereo audio output (direct to DAW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eXLR Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,14,1,0\"\u003eCabRig™ DI output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,15,1,0\"\u003e1\/4\" TRS stereo CabRig™ output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFootswitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,16,1,0\"\u003eIncludes a FS-22 2-way footswitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLoad Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,17,1,0\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"1,18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"1,18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan 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