RUARK AUDIO R2 MK4 Smart Music System

Music is an essential element in people's lives. Can you imagine a life without music? Neither can we. With its slim profile, SmartRadio tuner, built-in streaming options and powerful, natural sound, the new R2 is designed to fit seamlessly into your life and environment, making it easy for you to enjoy your favourite music. Like that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning, the R2 becomes an essential element in creating exceptional days, every day.

This slim and sleek looking device represents an update to the original R2, retaining the key features that have made it a popular music system since its launch in 2007. The most obvious feature of this new version is its smaller size, allowing it to fit virtually anywhere in your home, from a windowsill to a bookshelf.

The design of the R2 is simple but impressive. Its precise lines and smooth curves combine with the handcrafted wooden slatted grille to create a timeless retro-modern feel. The bonded glass display and iconic proprietary RotoDial controller perfectly complement the design, maintaining Ruark's distinctive quality.

This complete music system offers a number of remarkable features:

- Stunning, dynamic sound quality.

- Integration with Spotify Connect*, Deezer and Amazon Music.

- State-of-the-art Bluetooth 5 receiver.

- SmartRadio tuner with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM access.

- Dual alarms and sleep timer.

- Dedicated podcast source.

- Acoustically tuned and damped polymer housing.

- Adaptive equaliser for optimum sound at any volume level.

- Handcrafted wooden slatted grille.

- Class A-B high fidelity stereo amplifier.

- Ruark NS+ neodymium full range drivers.

- Adjustable bass and treble.

- Intuitive Ruark RotoDial controller.

- Full control and paging via the free Oktiv control app.

- Optional remote control with 4 direct access presets.

- Presets for storing favourite stations and playlists: 8 per source.

- USB-C port for MP3 playback and phone charging.

- Switchable analogue input for auxiliary devices.

- Multilingual user interface (EN, DA, NL, FR, DE, IT, NO, PL, ES, SV).

- Headphone output stores the last volume used.

- TFT colour display with automatic dimming.

- Automatic standby after 20 minutes of inactivity.

The R2 is a complete music system equipped with DAB/DAB+, FM and Internet tuners, and is compatible with leading streaming services such as Spotify*, Amazon Music and Deezer. In addition, its quality Bluetooth receiver offers excellent integration with mobile devices and easy volume management. It also features a USB-C port for playback and charging, a switchable auxiliary line input and a headphone output. It can be controlled via the free Oktiv app or an optional remote control.

The colour graphic display clearly shows time, alarm and programme information, with the option to display text or illustrations of stations and albums from web-based sources. The intensity of the display automatically adjusts according to ambient light. With two full alarms and a sleep timer, the R2 is the ideal bedside companion.

Like all Ruark products, the R2 incorporates carefully selected technologies to deliver clear and exceptional sound. With its linear amplifier, NS+ transducers and adaptive equalisation, the R2 provides a perfect sonic balance for enjoying music and radio programmes at any volume level.

Audio features:

- Frequency response: 55 Hz - 20 kHz.

- Drivers: 2 x 75 mm Ruark NS+.

- Amplifier: 18W.

- Enhancements: Bass, treble, loudness, 3D audio.

- Cabinet type: Tuned bass enclosure.

Connectivity:

- Radio: DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz) and Internet radio.

- Radio presets: 8 presets per mode.

- Bluetooth: V5.0 SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP.

- Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n, WPS2, WEP, WPA and WPA2 settings.

- Music services: Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music.

- Line in: 3.5 mm stereo jack (1.4 Vrms max.).

- Headphones: 3.5 mm jack, 25 mW at 16-32 ohms.

- USB: 2.0 Fat32 MP3 compatible up to 48 kHz and 320 kbps.

- External telescopic antenna: 75Ω F-type connector.

Additional features:

- Display: High contrast colour TFT with dimming.

- Control app: UNDOK (iOS and Android).

- Dual alarms: Daily, once, weekends, weekdays.

- Auto-standby: Automatic power saving mode.

- Adjustable input level.

- USB charging port: 5V 1A (5W).

- Real-time clock with internal battery backup.

- Kensington compatible security slot.

- Over-the-air and USB software updates.

- User interface languages: EN, DE, FR, ES.

General specifications:

- Finishes: Espresso, Light Cream.

- Box Contents: R2, AC power adapter, quick start guide.

- Power adapter: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz input, 14 VDC 2.0 A output, 1.8 m cable, 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC plug.

- Power consumption: 1.6 W standby, 5-10 W typical.

- Product dimensions: H175 x W340 x D135 mm (H185 x W340 x D150 mm including RotoDial and antenna).

- Product weight: 2.9 kg.

- Internal box dimensions: H270 x W400 x D185 mm.

- Package weight: 3.9 kg.

- Shipping box dimensions: H295 x W575 x D415 mm.

- Shipping carton weight: 1.4 kg (box of 3).

- Gross box weight: 13.1 kg (box of 3).