{"title":"Ruark Audio","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"r1s-smart-radio","title":"R1S Smart Radio","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eRuark R1S Smart Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eDAB+, Internet Radio, Wi-Fi Streaming \u0026amp; Bluetooth 5.2 in One Compact Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruark R1S Smart Radio combines Internet\/DAB+\/FM SmartRadio, Wi-Fi music streaming (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer), and Bluetooth 5.2 in a hand-crafted compact cabinet small enough for a bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith a custom 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver, a 9W Class A\/B amplifier, a colour display that auto-dims to your room, and Ruark's signature RotoDial controller, the R1S is the smart radio that won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 — described as \"as close to hi-fi as a small radio can get.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy the Ruark R1S is the smart radio audiophiles actually want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe R1 has been a quiet star of the smart radio world for almost two decades, and the R1S is its big leap forward: the first R-series tabletop radio with built-in Wi-Fi and music streaming services alongside the FM and DAB+ tuners that made the line famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis isn't a kitchen speaker with a radio bolted on. The R1S is built like a Ruark — a properly tuned bass-reflex cabinet, a custom NS+ driver, a discrete Class A\/B amplifier, and a fanatical attention to how a single driver should sound when you actually care about music.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave it the 2025 Smart Radio of the Year award and called the sound \"clean and fresh, packed with detail\" with \"timing... precise and lively.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's the radio you wake up to, the radio that lives on your kitchen counter, the radio you take into the workshop with the optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackPack 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebattery — and it's the only one in its price bracket that genuinely feels like hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartRadio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Internet Radio, DAB, DAB+, and FM with RDS (and a telescopic aerial included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 presets per radio source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— instant access to your most-used stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer built in. Everything else (Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, audiobooks) streams via Bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceiver that remembers up to 6 paired devices, with synced volume control on the colour display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated podcast source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor browsing shows and catch-up content from the RotoDial or the free Oktiv app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a tuned bass-reflex enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9W Class A\/B linear amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the same warm, musical topology Ruark uses across its lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable bass and treble (±6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplus switchable loudness EQ to dial in the sound at any volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew colour display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowing time, alarms, station info, and album artwork — auto-dims to ambient light so it doesn't burn through a dark bedroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual programmable alarms and sleep timer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— making the R1S a properly serious bedside companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor charging your phone and playing MP3 files from a thumb drive (FAT32 format).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm headphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor private late-night listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm switchable line input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor plugging in any analogue source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotoDial controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon top — the same tactile rotary control that's been a Ruark signature since 2006.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional BackPack 3 battery pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etransforms the R1S into a fully portable radio for outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Oktiv app\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(free, iOS and Android) for browsing, presets, and remote control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSound: small driver, serious engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA single 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver doesn't sound like much on paper. In practice, paired with a Class A\/B amp and tuned in a proper bass-reflex cabinet, it punches well above its weight — and well above most of the smart radios in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edescribed the sound as \"articulated, neutral, accurate, and authoritative\" — a slight shift from earlier Ruark radios that leaned warmer and lusher. Voices are clean and present (the R1S is a genuinely excellent speech radio), music has timing and presence, and the bass-reflex tuning extracts more low-end punch than the cabinet has any right to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor larger rooms or fuller stereo sound, step up to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark R2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(stereo, slimmer cabinet) or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(stereo with built-in CD player). For the kitchen, bedside, study, or office, the R1S is the right tool for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign: classic Ruark, in compact form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe R1S follows the design language Ruark introduced with the R1 Mk4 — tactile curves, an acoustically damped enclosure, and a hand-crafted composite wood grille made from sustainably sourced wood that's spliced, coloured, and recomposed to mimic the look of slow-growing hardwoods. The colour display sits flush in the fascia; the RotoDial sits on top exactly where your fingers expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in two main finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Cream Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Walnut grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Charcoal Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Walnut grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e(Plus an exclusive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid Grey Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith Fused Walnut grille at select retailers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompact enough to disappear on a desk, kitchen counter, or bedside table — but finished to a standard that quietly elevates the room it's in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eConnectivity at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWired\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWi-Fi (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5mm switchable aux line in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBluetooth 5.2 (SBC, A2DP, BLE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5mm headphone out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInternet \/ DAB \/ DAB+ \/ FM radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eUSB-C (audio + 5W charging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDedicated podcast source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAerial connector (75Ω F-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOktiv app (iOS \/ Android) control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9W nominal Class A\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e75mm Ruark NS+ full-range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (typical, in-room):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e55Hz–20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTuned bass-reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eColour graphic display with ambient light auto-dimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInternet Radio, DAB, DAB+, FM with RDS (87.5–108MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVersion 5.2 (SBC, A2DP, BLE) — remembers up to 6 paired devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 per radio source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 fully programmable, with sleep timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5V \/ 1A (5W) charging plus MP3 playback (FAT32)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot included (optional IR remote sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOktiv (iOS \/ Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with optional Ruark BackPack 3 battery pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 — Best Smart Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho the R1S is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadio devotees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want all three flavours — Internet, DAB+, and FM — in one beautifully made box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want a real music system that doubles as a properly designed alarm clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen households\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho need radio, podcasts, and streaming to soundtrack the day from a counter-friendly cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk and office setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere space is tight but sound quality still matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop and garden listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho'll pair it with the optional BackPack 3 battery and take it anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time Ruark buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elooking for the cleanest entry point into the brand's design and sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Ruark R1 and the R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR1 Mk4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the standard Ruark tabletop radio — FM, DAB+, and Bluetooth only (no Wi-Fi, no internet streaming). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR1S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadds built-in Wi-Fi, Internet Radio, and direct support for Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer, plus a new colour display. Same compact form factor, same Ruark sound — but the R1S is the smart version for households that stream as well as listen to radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ruark R1S have AirPlay or Chromecast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo — the R1S doesn't have Apple AirPlay or Google Cast built in. Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer stream natively over Wi-Fi, and everything else (including Apple Music, TIDAL, and YouTube Music) streams from your phone via Bluetooth 5.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruark R1S stereo or mono?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMono. The R1S has a single 75mm full-range driver. For stereo sound in a similarly compact cabinet, look at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark R2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two 75mm drivers) or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two 75mm drivers plus a built-in CD player).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat streaming services work with the Ruark R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer stream natively over Wi-Fi (no Bluetooth needed). Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and everything else stream from your phone via Bluetooth 5.2. The R1S also has Internet Radio with tens of thousands of stations and a dedicated podcast source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S support hi-res audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo — the R1S doesn't support hi-res audio (no TIDAL Connect, no FLAC streaming). For hi-res, look at Ruark's 100 Series (R410, R610, R810), which support hi-res streaming up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the R1S be used portably?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark BackPack 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erechargeable battery pack turns the R1S into a fully portable smart radio for use in the garden, on a balcony, in the workshop, or wherever there's no mains socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S come with a remote control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo — the R1S is controlled by the on-board RotoDial and the free Oktiv app for iOS and Android. A compact IR remote is available as an optional accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S work as an alarm clock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the R1S has two fully programmable alarms (once, daily, weekday, weekend) with snooze and sleep timer. The colour display auto-dims to ambient light, so it doesn't light up a dark bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable to the R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnly via the 3.5mm aux line input, and only if your turntable has a built-in phono preamp (or you add an external one). The R1S doesn't include a phono stage and is designed primarily for streaming and radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the R1S won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the Ruark R1S won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 in the Smart Radio category, with the reviewers calling it \"as close to hi-fi as a small radio can get.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes does the R1S come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight Cream Lacquer with Walnut grille, and Satin Charcoal Lacquer with Walnut grille. An exclusive Mid Grey Lacquer with Fused Walnut grille is also available at select retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe R1S Smart Radio, universal power adapter with regional plugs, telescopic aerial, and quick-start guide. (Remote and battery pack sold separately.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Mid Grey","offer_id":62846336303263,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":62846336336031,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Cream","offer_id":62846336368799,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/Ruark-R1S-Wifi-Radio_f9eb0da7-767f-4c2a-9545-86868a271b2c.jpg?v=1786054396"},{"product_id":"mr1-mk3-desktop-speaker-system","title":"MR1 MK3 Desktop Speaker System","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eRuark MR1 Mk3 Desktop Speaker System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003ePowered Stereo Speakers with Phono, USB-C \u0026amp; Bluetooth aptX HD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruark MR1 Mk3 is a pair of powered desktop stereo speakers combining Bluetooth aptX HD, USB-C audio, optical, analogue, and a built-in moving magnet phono stage in a compact hand-crafted cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePowered by 50W of Class D amplification adapted from Ruark's flagship R410, with custom 85mm NS+ long-throw woofers and 20mm silk dome tweeters, the MR1 Mk3 are the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 winning desktop speakers — the long-awaited successor to a model that took home the Best Desktop Speaker award seven years running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy the Ruark MR1 Mk3 are the desktop speakers to beat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe MR1 Mk2 were the speakers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecouldn't stop giving awards to — seven consecutive Best Desktop Speaker wins, a five-star review, and a near-cult following among people who care what their desk sounds like. So when Ruark finally released the Mk3 after eight years, they had a job on their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe verdict?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave the Mk3 the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Best Desktop Speaker award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand called them a \"powerful upgrade\" — bigger drivers, more power, a proper built-in phono stage for turntables, and a USB-C input for direct laptop connection. Everything that made the Mk2 a legend, plus everything reviewers spent eight years asking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese aren't smart speakers. They aren't lifestyle Bluetooth speakers. They're a proper powered stereo pair, built to make whatever's on your desk — laptop, turntable, TV, games console, phone — sound like it cost a lot more than it did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × 25W Class D amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(50W total) — adapted from the amplifier tech in Ruark's award-winning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR410\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflagship, for a significant jump in power and control over the Mk2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom 85mm Ruark NS+ long-throw bass\/mid drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith treated natural fibre cones — bigger than the Mk2's drivers, in subtly enlarged 2.0-litre cabinets tuned for deeper, more controlled bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20mm silk dome tweeters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the same lineage as the tweeters used in the R410 — for the kind of high-frequency detail that makes cymbals and strings sit properly in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, AAC, and SBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— high-resolution wireless from phones, laptops, and tablets without the lag or codec compromises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C audio input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eup to 24-bit \/ 96kHz — plug straight into a MacBook, iPad, Windows laptop, or smartphone for bit-perfect playback. (This is the input Mk2 owners spent years asking for.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in moving magnet phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith adjustable gain (2–7mV) — connect a turntable directly, no external phono preamp required. Pairs perfectly with most modern decks (Rega, Pro-Ject, Audio-Technica, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined 3.5mm analogue \/ optical Toslink input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupporting up to 24-bit \/ 192kHz PCM — perfect for TVs, games consoles, and CD players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(mono RCA) for pairing with Ruark's own\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS1 Subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor any active subwoofer when you want full-range performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-bit \/ 192kHz onboard DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso digital sources are handled with audiophile-grade conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable input levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(line, phono, USB, optical) for matching the volume of mixed sources, plus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadaptive EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoft-clip overload protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto standby and wake-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor low-power efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact IR remote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded, plus a top-mounted control dial on the master speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-metre high-purity speaker cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded for connecting the master to the passive speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSound: small box, serious imaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe MR1 Mk3 isn't trying to sound like a Bluetooth lifestyle speaker. It's trying to sound like a proper pair of bookshelf speakers — and largely succeeding. The 2.0-litre dual-flared bass-reflex cabinets, tuned to 68Hz, extract a quoted in-room response of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48Hz–22kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e: real low-end body for the size, an open and articulate midrange, and detailed treble that resolves the things smaller drivers usually smear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause they're a true stereo pair with proper left-right separation, you get\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egenuine stereo imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a soundstage that locks vocals between the speakers and lets instruments spread to either side. That's something single-cabinet \"stereo\" speakers in this price bracket simply can't do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Class D amplification (a deliberate departure from the Class A\/B used in the Mk2, taking technology from Ruark's flagship R410) delivers more power, more control, and more headroom for louder, more dynamic listening without the speakers running out of breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you want more bass, plug in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark RS1 subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the dedicated sub output and you've got a properly grown-up 2.1 desktop system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign: handcrafted, bevelled, and built to be seen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe MR1 Mk3 keeps the unmistakable Ruark silhouette — compact, hand-veneered cabinets with bevelled front edges, a dark slate woven fabric grille, and a top-mounted rotary control dial on the master speaker. Compared to the Mk2, the walnut veneer is now a seamless wrap around the cabinet (no breaks in the grain), and the proportions have grown just enough to accommodate the bigger drivers without losing the compact footprint that fits cleanly either side of a laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharcoal Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e185 × 135 × 160mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(H × W × D) per speaker, they're properly desktop-friendly — much smaller than most powered competitors and finished to a standard that earns its place on a serious workstation, hi-fi rack, or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eConnectivity at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWired\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBluetooth 5.1 (aptX HD, AAC, SBC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eUSB-C audio (up to 24-bit \/ 96kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMM phono input (RCA, adjustable gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCombined 3.5mm analogue \/ optical Toslink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSubwoofer pre-out (mono RCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSpeaker output (3m high-purity cable included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 × 25W nominal Class D (50W total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 × 85mm Ruark NS+ long-throw bass\/mid (natural fibre cones), 2 × 20mm silk dome tweeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (typical, in-room):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e48Hz–22kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual-flared tuned bass-reflex, 2.0 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e68Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVersion 5.1 (aptX HD, AAC, SBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 96kHz, UAC 1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 24-bit \/ 96kHz PCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMoving magnet with adjustable gain (2–7mV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhancements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdaptive EQ, soft-clip overload protection, adjustable input levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompact IR remote included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e185 × 135 × 160mm per speaker (H × W × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 — Best Desktop Speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho the MR1 Mk3 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop hi-fi listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho want serious stereo sound either side of their laptop or monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact turntable systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— plug a Rega Planar, Pro-Ject Debut, or Audio-Technica deck straight into the built-in phono stage and you've got a complete vinyl rig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTV and gaming setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein bedrooms, studies, or small living rooms — the optical input handles TV audio cleanly and the bass has proper weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio and creative workspaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere accurate stereo imaging matters more than thump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone replacing a soundbar, sound base, or single-cabinet Bluetooth speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith something that actually sounds like hi-fi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAdd the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark RS1 subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen you want full-range performance, or build a complete music system around them with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-CD100 CD player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the optical input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the Ruark MR1 Mk3 have Wi-Fi or streaming services?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo — the MR1 Mk3 are powered Bluetooth desktop speakers, not a streaming music system. They connect to phones, laptops, and tablets via Bluetooth aptX HD or USB-C. If you want built-in Spotify, AirPlay, or internet radio, look at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark R2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(compact streaming radio with stereo sound), the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(compact all-in-one with CD), or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR410\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflagship all-in-one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable directly to the MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the MR1 Mk3 has a built-in moving magnet (MM) phono stage with adjustable gain (2–7mV). Most modern turntables plug straight in via the RCA phono input. No external phono preamp required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect the MR1 Mk3 to my laptop via USB?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the USB-C input handles audio up to 24-bit \/ 96kHz and works plug-and-play with macOS, Windows, iOS, and most Android devices. No drivers required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the MR1 Mk3 as TV speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the combined 3.5mm analogue \/ optical Toslink input handles TV audio cleanly. For full home cinema use, pair with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark RS1 subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia the dedicated sub output for proper low-end impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the MR1 Mk2 and the MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Mk3 is the long-awaited successor to a model that won\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest Desktop Speaker seven years running. Key changes: bigger 85mm bass\/mid drivers in a subtly enlarged cabinet, Class D amplification (adapted from the R410) replacing the Mk2's Class A\/B, a new built-in phono stage for turntables, a new USB-C input, upgraded Bluetooth with aptX HD, and a refined cabinet design with seamless walnut wrap and bevelled edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did Ruark switch from Class A\/B to Class D for the Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClass D was adopted from Ruark's flagship R410 specifically because it offers \"a substantial increase in power output and control\" — the MR1 Mk3 now plays louder, cleaner, and with more headroom than the Mk2. (Ruark still uses Class A\/B in its R-series tabletop radios and the flagship R810 Radiogram.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a subwoofer to the MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — there's a dedicated mono RCA subwoofer output on the rear, designed to pair with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuark RS1 subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(voiced to match the MR1 acoustically) or any quality active subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the MR1 Mk3 support hi-res audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the onboard DAC handles up to 24-bit \/ 192kHz, USB-C accepts up to 24-bit \/ 96kHz, optical accepts up to 24-bit \/ 96kHz, and Bluetooth supports the high-quality aptX HD codec for hi-res wireless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the MR1 Mk3 come with a remote?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — a compact IR remote is included for source switching, volume, and standby. The master speaker also has a top-mounted control dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the MR1 Mk3 a stereo pair or a single speaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA true powered stereo pair. The master speaker contains all the electronics (amplification, DAC, inputs); the passive speaker connects via the included 3-metre high-purity speaker cable. Position them properly (roughly equilateral triangle with your listening position) and you get genuine stereo imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave the MR1 Mk3 won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes — the Ruark MR1 Mk3 won the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAwards 2025 in the Desktop Speaker category, following the MR1 Mk2's seven consecutive wins in the same category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes do the MR1 Mk3 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich Walnut with Dark Slate fabric grille, and Charcoal Lacquer with Dark Slate fabric grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe master MR1 Mk3 speaker (with electronics), the passive MR1 Mk3 speaker, 3-metre high-purity speaker cable, compact IR remote, power adapter, and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":62846389747871,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut Wood Veneer","offer_id":62846389780639,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5532\/6111\/files\/Ruark-MR1-MK3-Charcoal-angle_c6a4518f-afe3-4de8-a7df-0d02db9f18e7.jpg?v=1786055950"}],"url":"https:\/\/altitudoaudio.ca\/collections\/ruark-audio.oembed","provider":"Altitudo Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}