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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10

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3 stars
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2 stars
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The practice amp redefinedRead more
Can you really enjoy super-wide stereo sound from such a tiny amp?Read more
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Pros

  • MP3 player will sound great
  • Solid build and an impressive feature
  • sound quality and versatility

Cons

  • not an easy feature to use
  • amp starts losing information when you push the gain knob past the middle
  • change the level of the signal you record
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  • 10 W
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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 - Pros & Cons

Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10

Pros

  • MP3 player will sound great
  • Solid build and an impressive feature
  • sound quality and versatility
  • highly expressive and flexible tools
  • Core 10 combines innovation with an intuitive control set
  • flexible tone with intuitive controls
  • easy accessibility
  • sound is amazing and almost comparable to the real tube amplifiers
  • Core range is rich in features
  • It works well
  • quality of the modelling is extremely good

Cons

  • not an easy feature to use
  • amp starts losing information when you push the gain knob past the middle
  • change the level of the signal you record
  • it starts sounding more aggressive and distorted at the mids
  • The foot controller would toggle between the patches
  • Cab Rig Lite will only be available for the V3
  • noise gate which cannot be adjusted through the amplifier
  • The USB connector isn't used only for editing
  • it starts to sound a bit gritty
  • Low listening levels = too little bass
  • does hum a bit

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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 - Full Specifications

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General
Cabinet shapeStraight
Fullrange/bass element quantity2
Fullrange/bass element size5.0 in
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
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Storage
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Direct outno
Headphone outputyes
Jack Plug input (not microphone / pedal)1
MIDIno
Pedal input (phone connector 6.3mm / 1/4)yes
USByes
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Dimensions
Width13.39 in
Depth7.28 in
Height10.43 in
Weight8.16 lb
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Audio features
EQ on inputyes
EQ (Rotary controls)yes
EQ controls
ISF
Power (RMS)10.0 W
Type of effects
  • Delay
  • Reverb

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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 Blackstar - Editorial Reviews (2)

Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 review
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Published: 10.06.2014
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 review

The practice amp redefined

7 minute read
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10 Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40
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soundonsound.com
Published: 18.08.2014
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40

Can you really enjoy super-wide stereo sound from such a tiny amp?

By Paul White
11 minute read

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