Ruark Audio R1 MK4

It was 14 years ago that Ruark launched their first generation R1. 14 years on and this winter they are delighted to announce the launch of their fourth generation. Like the original, the design of R1 Mk4 is simple yet stunning, but Ruark believe even more in-tune with what discerning customers are seeking today.

Ideal for the kitchen, perfect in the office and simply delightful to wake up to in the bedroom, Ruark's new R1 brings style to any room and with a quality Bluetooth receiver built in you can wirelessly stream to R1 from your phone or computer. Most importantly, if you love music then we are confident that you’ll find R1 Mk4 a revelation.

A NEW APPROACH

Each generation of Ruark's R1 has been an evolution of the original, but with R1 Mk4 they wanted it to be more progressive both in design and performance.

Using a precision moulding process has allowed Ruark to gently profile the enclosure providing a fresh new look and the perfect surface for their new Light Cream and Espresso finishes. With acoustic treatment the enclosure is sturdy and acoustically inert, providing the ideal housing for our electronics and NS+ driver.

Complimenting the design further is a beautiful hand-crafted slatted wood grille. This brings added sophistication and creates a timeless Eames like vibe, but overall, the design is still unique and distinctly Ruark.

A NEW STANDARD IN SOUND

Ruark's previous R1 models were critically acclaimed for their sound quality, but with R1 Mk4 they have further raised the bar! With their heritage in high-fidelity sound Ruark fully understand the complexities of enclosure and drive unit design and making sure that both are matched and tuned to each other. In particular their latest neodymium NS+ driver as used in their R3 and R5 models provides a smooth and extended frequency response and in R1s tuned enclosure delivers an impressive bass performance.

Driving the system is a punchy Class A/B linear amplifier for exceptional dynamics and with adaptive equalisation an eminently listenable sound is achieved at all volume levels.

A NEW STANDARD IN FEATURES

Ruark's crisp OLED display clearly shows time, alarm and programme information and auto adjusts to suit ambient light levels making it a perfect bedside companion. Radio reception is excellent, and a quality Bluetooth receiver allows you to enjoy R1’s great sound when streaming from your phone or computer.

FM parameters can be set to suit US and Japanese needs and a multilingual user interface makes R1 a truly international proposition. Also with a real time clock built in, time and date are kept live when power is disconnected or when transmitted data is not available.

The list of features continues, but other highlights include a USB-C charge/shuffle playback port, headphone output, switchable line input and of course our trademark RotoDial control system. Finally, for those seeking distant operation, Ruark have an optional compact remote control available.

As they said back in 2006, radio never sounded or looked this good.

KEY FEATURES:

Class leading sound with adaptive EQ

DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner

High quality Bluetooth receiver

RTC with battery backup

Intuitive Rotodial control system

Linear amplifier with Ruark NaturalSound+ driver

High contrast OLED display with auto dimming

USB-C charge and shuffle playback port

Contoured polymer enclosure with acoustic treatment

Hand-crafted slatted wood grille

Adjustable EQ settings

Easily customised for hotel use

Improved power management with optional battery pack

Optional remote control with 4 direct access pre-sets

Stereo headphone output

Easy-to-use comprehensive dual alarms

Power Consumption: 0.7W standby power; automatic standby after 20 mins, see user guide for more details

Finishes: Light Cream and Espresso lacquers

Dimensions: H175 × W130 × D135mm

Weight: 1.5 Kg