Marshall
Marshall DSL40CR
$749.99
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Marshall DSL40CR vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blackstar HT-1R MkIII is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Blackstar
Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
$449.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Marshall DSL40CR or Blackstar HT-1R MkIII?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Blackstar HT-1R MkIII is the cheaper at $449.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Marshall DSL40CR | Blackstar HT-1R MkIII |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $749.99 | $449.99 |
| Brand | Marshall | Blackstar |
| Released | — | — |
| Amplifier type | tube | tube |
| Power watts | 40 | 1 |
| Speaker config | 1x12 | 1x8 |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | combo | combo |
| Onboard effects | Yes | Yes |
| Effects loop | Yes | No |
| Direct out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone out | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 50 | — |
Sources — Marshall DSL40CR: marshall.com (verified 2026-07-11). Blackstar HT-1R MkIII: blackstaramps.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Marshall DSL40CR and Blackstar HT-1R MkIII?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power watts: Marshall DSL40CR 40 vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1
- Speaker config: Marshall DSL40CR 1x12 vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1x8
- Effects loop: Marshall DSL40CR true vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII false