Radio amplified
R1S Smart Radio
Radio is thriving, with polls showing that for many people radio is still their favourite daytime entertainment. R1S takes this timeless medium to a new level, and with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth also built in, R1S is not just a radio, but more a complete musical solution that’s small enough to fit easily into your home, but capable enough to provide day long entertainment.
- Striking and natural sound quality
- Spotify Connect, Deezer and Amazon Music
- New generation Bluetooth 5 receiver
- SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
- Comprehensive dual alarms and sleep function
- Dedicated podcast source
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Light Cream lacquer with Walnut grille -
Satin Charcoal lacquer with Walnut grille -
Mid Grey lacquer with Walnut grille
Buy with confidence
- Flexible payment options
- Free next day UK delivery
- Comprehensive guarantee
- Expert support
Buy with confidence
From feedback we know that customers love our products, but if you are not completely satisfied then please do not hesitate to contact us. Also if you contact us within 30 days from date of despatch we are happy to exchange or refund as required.
Flexible payment options
We accept a number of different payment options including credit card, Google Pay and Apple Pay. You can also pay in 30 days or split the cost into 3 payments.
Free delivery
Free delivery on all orders to the UK and Republic of Ireland – excluding orders for spares and accessories to Republic of Ireland which incur a £8 delivery charge*.
*Please note any UK orders placed for spares and accessories will be sent via 1st class Royal Mail and not a next day courier service.
Comprehensive guarantee
All our products are covered by our no quibble two year guarantee and if you register your purchase with us online we will provide a third year free*.
*Excludes BackPack 3.
Expert support
We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer support and as we know our products inside and out we are able to answer any technical and operational questions quickly and efficiently.
“If you’re in the market for a compact bookshelf DAB radio and streaming speaker, then the Ruark R1S is an excellent choice. It looks fantastic and it sounds great.”
“With its subtle curves, elegant Mid Grey finish and composite wood hand-crafted grille, R1S exudes fresh contemporary design.”
“The Ruark R1S might have heritage styling, but it’s cutting-edge underneath, with extensive connectivity and smartphone app support.”
“You won’t find a more stylish radio than the Ruark R1S.”
Beautiful from every angle
R1S grabs attention with its flawless look and sound. With tactile curves, a choice of three finishes and composite hand-crafted grille, R1S exudes fresh contemporary design. The grille material is created from sustainable woods, which are carefully spliced, coloured, and recomposed to closely mimic the rich tones of slow growing hardwoods, without the ecological impact. The cabinet and grille blend perfectly with our trademark RotoDial controller and new colour display, to create a feel that captures the extra technical capabilities of R1S.
Unboxing R1S
Technology journalist and former editor for What Hi-Fi, Simon Lucas, unboxes one of our R1S units and takes you through some of the basic functions and features of this small, but powerful device.
Specifications
Audio
- Frequency response (typical in-room)
- 55Hz - 20kHz
- Speaker unit
- Ruark 75mm NS+ full range driver
- Amplifier
- 9W nominal Class AB
- Enhancements
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Adjustable bass and treble (-6dB to +6dB),
Switchable loudness EQ - Cabinet type
- Bass reflex
Connectivity
- Aerial connector
- 75Ω F-type connector
- Bluetooth (version & codecs)
- V5.2, SBC
- Built-in music streaming services
- Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music
- Headphone output
- 3.5mm jack socket
- Line in
- Stereo 3.5mm jack input
- Podcast source
- Yes
- Radio
- Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+/FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz)
- USB-C port
- 5V 1A (5W) charging,
MP3 48kHz 320kbps playback (FAT32 format only) - Wi-Fi
- 802.11b/g/n, WPS 2, WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Supported audio formats
- MP3 up to 48kHz 320 kbps
Features
- Adjustable input levels
- Line in
- Alarms
- 2 × daily, weekdays, weekends and custom
- App control
- Oktiv (iOS and Android)
- Auto standby
- Adjustable power saving mode
- Daylight Saving Time (DST)
- Configurable daylight savings
- Display
- Colour TFT with auto dimming
- Presets
- 8 presets per mode
- Real-Time Clock (RTC)
- With internal battery backup
- Remote control
- Optional compact IR remote
- Security slot
- Kensington compatible
- Sleep function
- Yes
- Snooze function
- Yes
- Software updates
- Over-the-air, LAN and USB
- User interface languages
- EN, DA, DE, ES, FR, IT, NL, NO, PL, SV
General specifications
- Standard finishes
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Mid Grey Lacquer cabinet with Walnut grille,
Light Cream Lacquer cabinet with Walnut grille,
Charcoal Lacquer cabinet with Walnut grille - Product dimensions (cabinet)
- H170 × W130 × D130mm
- Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.)
- H185 × W130 × D160mm
- Product weight
- 1.4kg
- Product power input
- 12-14VDC 1.5A
- Power inlet connector
- 5.5 × 2.1mm DC jack socket
- AC power adaptor
- 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz input, 14VDC 1.5A output (1.8m lead)
- Power consumption
- 1.7W standby 3W typical
In the box
- R1S
- Universal AC power adaptor
- Quick Start Guide
- Telescopic aerial
Carton
- Carton dimensions
- H270 × W185 × D210mm
- Packaged weight
- 2.1kg
‘Radio is thriving, with recent polls showing that for many, radio is still their favourite form of entertainment during the day’
Supercharged radio
Radio is evolving and with catch-up services and podcasts now in the mix, the time has never been better to rediscover just how enjoyable this medium can be. With its SmartRadio tuner, R1S allows access to stations worldwide and with the rise of podcasts, R1S has a source dedicated to this growing format. The choice of stations is vast, but with R1S’s search facility, finding those you want is easy via our intuitive RotoDial controller.
With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming also built in, the appeal of R1S is further enhanced. R1S directly supports Spotify Connect, Amazon Music and Deezer and with its Bluetooth 5 receiver, virtually every other service available. The Bluetooth function remembers up to six devices and provides excellent sound quality and efficiency, meaning minimal drain on battery powered devices such as phones.
Class leading sound and more
With a crisp colour display, time, alarm, and programme information are clearly shown and on streamed sources, album, and station artwork can be displayed too. The display also auto-adjusts to suit light levels, making it an ideal bedside companion. Other features include a USB-C charge and MP3 playback port, headphone output and a switchable line input.
Most importantly, radio and streaming technologies are only truly enjoyable if they are matched with great sound! Powering R1S is a dynamic linear amplifier which with adaptive equalisation, provides a highly listenable sound at all levels. In its optimised enclosure our custom NS+ driver delivers a smooth and extended response with bass performance that belies its compact dimensions. Without question, R1S will have you listening and discovering just how good new generation radio can be.
Control at a distance
Our optional compact remote is a convenient addition to R1S and with four direct pre-set buttons you can quickly access your favourite stations and playlists. Also available is a free to download Android and iOS app called Oktiv. This also allows full control of R1S and is particularly useful for searching radio stations and podcasts.
Download Oktiv for Android
Download Oktiv for iOS
£14.99
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