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R3S Compact Music System
Pull up a chair, take the weight off your feet. Stream something new, or play those forgotten CDs again – and the memories, in high definition, will come flooding back. With R3S, you will rediscover the music you love and just how enjoyable listening can be through a system that enhances both your home and your life.
- Class leading audio with enhanced Stereo+ sound
- Comprehensive Wi-Fi streaming
- Quality slot loading CD player
- Latest generation Bluetooth 5 receiver
- SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
- Dedicated podcast source
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Rich Walnut veneer with slate grey fabric grille -
Soft Grey lacquer with lead grey fabric grille -
Satin Charcoal lacquer with slate grey fabric 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.
“It’s a classy, versatile package that’s robust and capable.”
“The R3S, with its hand-crafted cabinet and cool glass display, looks like an exhibit from the Design Museum.”
“If sophisticated sound systems are your thing, this compact all-in-one player is a Swiss army knife of a system.”
“Simple design with powerful sound from the Ruark R3S.”
“This multi format audio system will turn ears when people here it – and heads when they clock that Rich Walnut Veneer.”
Compact design, expansive sound
We believe R3S is the best compact music system available, and the wonderful reviews we receive from our customers are evidence of this. We also understand that for many people, looks matter as much as sound. With its beautifully hand-crafted cabinet, crisp OLED display, and tactile RotoDial controller, we have created a system that exudes style - one you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Regarding sound, powering the system is a dynamic high-fidelity amplifier, which, combined with our custom NS+ drivers and STEREO+ sound processing, creates a soundstage that extends far beyond R3S’s compact stature. So whatever your taste in music, R3S will meet the needs of even the most discerning listener.
Specifications
Audio
- Frequency response (typical in-room)
- 50Hz - 20kHz
- Speaker units
- 2 × Ruark 75mm NS+ full range driver
- Amplifier
- 30W nominal Class AB
- Enhancements
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Adjustable bass and treble (-6dB to +6dB),
Switchable loudness EQ,
Switchable 3D Audio - Cabinet type
- Twin bass reflex
Features
- Adjustable input levels
- Line in and optical
- 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
- OLED with auto dimming
- Presets
- 8 presets per mode
- Remote control
- IR remote
- 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
Connectivity
- Aerial connector
- 75Ω F-type connector
- Bluetooth (version & codecs)
- V5.2, SBC
- Built-in music streaming services
- Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music
- CD player
- Built-in CD player, plays CD-DA and CD-R discs
- CD media formats supported
- WAV 16-bit 44.1kHz, MP3, WMA and AAC up to 320 Kbps
- Headphone output
- 3.5mm jack socket
- Line in
- Stereo RCA input (up to 2.3Vrms)
- Line output
- Stereo RCA connectors
- Optical input
- Up to 24-bit 96kHz PCM
- Podcast source
- Yes
- Radio
- Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+/FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz)
- Subwoofer output
- Mono RCA
- 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
General specifications
- Standard finishes
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Rich Walnut cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille,
Soft Grey Lacquer cabinet with Lead Grey fabric grille,
Charcoal Lacquer cabinet with Dark Slate fabric grille - Product dimensions (cabinet)
- H135 × W420 × D205mm
- Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.)
- H165 × W420 × D235mm
- Product weight
- 5.2kg
- Product power input
- 12-14VDC 2A
- Power inlet connector
- 5.5 × 2.1mm DC jack socket
- AC power adaptor
- 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz input, 14VDC 2.85A output (1.8m lead)
- Power consumption
- 1.6W standby 7W typical
In the box
- R3S
- Universal AC power adaptor
- Quick Start Guide
- Telescopic aerial and spanner
- IR remote control
Carton
- Carton dimensions
- H315 × W505 × D220mm
- Packaged weight
- 6.8kg
‘R3S supports key streaming services including Spotify Connect and with its latest generation Bluetooth 5 receiver, every other streaming service available’
Music and radio on demand
R3S supports key streaming services including Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer, plus every other service via its Bluetooth 5 receiver. With improved sound quality and efficient connectivity, the Bluetooth function also seamlessly integrates with the volume control on phones and tablets – so when the volume is adjusted, it also changes on R3S.
Radio is evolving, and with its Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM SmartRadio tuner, R3S will maximise your enjoyment of this timeless medium. R3S also features a dedicated podcast source, easily browsed using the RotoDial controller, IR remote, or free Oktiv app for iOS and Android – perfect for discovering new stations and shows.
CD playback and more
In our opinion, CDs still provide outstanding sound quality and allow customers to rediscover the joy of browsing cover art and liner notes. Alongside standard CDs, R3S also supports homemade discs encoded with WAV and MP3 files, and will display track and artist data if this information is available on the disc.
Connections on the rear include a USB-C playback and charge port, a headphone output, and switchable analogue and digital inputs - allowing easy connection of a turntable or TV. For extra bass extension, the line outputs can be switched for connection to an active subwoofer. Our own RS1 subwoofer is a perfect match for R3S, adding an extra level of dynamic realism to its already impressive sound.
‘We design products that appeal to the heart as much as the head. Products that we ourselves would be proud to own. R3S combines all the entertainment most people will need in a beautiful and easy to use system.’
Enhance your experience with RS1
Our RS1 Subwoofer delivers bass that smaller speakers can’t, giving a more satisfying and realistic audio experience. It’s a perfect addition to R3S or any other system where a subwoofer with style and good sound is required, providing the joy of bass in every note and song.
Find out more about RS1 Subwoofer
£349
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