Ruark R1S Light Cream Premium Digital Smart Radio with Internet/DAB/DAB+, FM, Bluetooth & USB – 2024 What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year
“As close to hi-fi as a small radio can get.” – What Hi-Fi?
Discover the award-winning Ruark R1S Premium Radio in elegant Light Cream, the ultimate compact audio system that blends hi-fi sound with smart connectivity. Whether on your bedside table, kitchen counter or home office desk, the R1S offers best-in- performance, striking style, and modern convenience.
High-Fidelity Sound in a Compact Design
Engineered with Ruark’s NaturalSound+ speaker driver and a high-performance A/B amplifier, the R1S delivers remarkably rich, balanced, and immersive audio for its size. Tailor your listening experience with adjustable EQ settings and fill any small to medium room with beautifully detailed sound that rivals much larger systems.
Multi-Platform Music Streaming & Smart Connectivity
For the first time, the Ruark R1S includes built-in Wi-Fi, unlocking a world of streaming options. Seamlessly connect to services like Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer, or explore thousands of global stations and podcasts via Internet Radio. Catch up with your favourite shows or discover new artists – all at your fingertips.
SmartRadio Tuner – DAB, DAB+ & FM Ready
In addition to online streaming, the SmartRadio tuner provides access to digital and analogue radio with DAB, DAB+ and FM bands. Enjoy crystal-clear sound and a wide range of UK radio stations, with fallback FM support for those rare channels not available digitally.
Bluetooth 5.0 for Seamless Streaming
Stay connected even without Wi-Fi. The R1S features Bluetooth 5.0 for quick, wireless pairing with your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Enjoy your playlists or podcasts in high-quality audio, whether you're online or off the grid.
USB-C, AUX & Headphone Ports for Total Versatility
Expand your listening options with a USB-C port for music playback and device charging, a 3.5mm AUX input for wired audio sources like CD players, and a headphone jack for private listening. The R1S is as flexible as it is functional.
Rotodial Control & App Integration
Controlling your music is intuitive and effortless thanks to Ruark’s iconic Rotodial interface. For added convenience, use the Oktive control app to manage settings from your smartphone. An optional infrared remote control is also available separately.
Full-Colour Display with Clock & Dual Alarms
Perfect for bedrooms, the vibrant TFT display features a large-format clock with automatic dimming. Dual alarms come with weekday/weekend settings, snooze, and sleep timer functions – ideal for everyday use or relaxing evenings.
Luxury Finish in Light Cream
Crafted with sustainability and aesthetics in mind, the R1S showcases Ruark’s commitment to premium design. The Light Cream cabinet pairs beautifully with the walnut-style composite wood grille, giving your space a clean, modern, and sophisticated touch.
Key Features:
- 2024 What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year
- Hi-fi grade sound with NaturalSound+ driver & A/B amp
- Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, AUX, & headphone jack
- DAB/DAB+/FM SmartRadio tuner + Internet radio & podcasts
- TFT colour display with dual alarms, snooze & sleep functions
- Signature Rotodial control with optional app & remote control
- Eco-conscious, high-quality Light Cream & wood finish
Experience the Ruark R1S – Where Compact Meets High-End
The Ruark R1S Premium Digital Radio redefines what a small radio can do. With stunning design, unrivalled sound quality, and smart connectivity, it’s more than just a radio – it’s your new all-in-one music companion.
Features & Technical Specifications
- Striking and natural sound quality
- Exclusive Mid Grey lacquer/Fused Walnut grille
- Spotify Connect*, Deezer and Amazon Music
- SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
- New generation Bluetooth 5 receiver
- Dedicated podcast source
- Acoustically tuned and damped polymer cabinet
- Adaptive EQ provides ideal sound at all volumes
- Hand-crafted slatted eco-wood grille
- High Fidelity Class A-B amplifier system
- Ruark NS+ neodymium full range driver
- Adjustable bass and treble settings
- Intuitive Ruark RotoDial controller
- Full control and search with free Oktiv control app
- Optional remote control with 4 direct access presets
- Presets to store favourite stations and playlists – 8 per source
- USB-C port for MP3 playback and phone charging
- Dual alarms with Daily, custom, weekend and weekday options
- Sleep timer
- Switchable analogue input for aux devices
- Multilingual UI (EN, DA, NL, FR, DE, IT, NO, PL, ES, SV)
- Headphone output memorises last used volume
- Auto dimming full colour TFT display
- Automatic standby after 20mins of inactivity
- Dimensions: H175 × W130 × D135mm
- Weight: 1.6kg
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