Please note that R4 is now no longer in production. We will however have limited B-grade units available to purchase through our web-shop after they have been inspected by our engineers and this stock is replenished every Friday. R4 is of course still a great all-in-one music system but you may also wish to consider our R3 and R5 models.
It did everything I asked of it and a bit more. By the end of my review period I had fallen in love with it and so had my wife.
The treble, mid and bass frequencies are sumptuously separated, delivering an overall sound that you might expect from a ‘proper’ separates system.
Please note that due to the impact of COVID-19 on component supply chains, this is affecting our manufacturing processes and as a result it is likely that we will have less stock available through ruarkaudio.com than usual for the duration of 2020.
The stock we do have available we are prioritising to our retail partners as in these difficult times, we believe that this is the right thing to do. You will find details of your nearest Ruark stockist on our find a stockist page but if you are still having difficulties locating the product you desire then please do not hesitate to contact us, so we can offer assistance.
For music and audio enthusiasts, CD is still one of the best ways to experience quality music and R4 features a multi-format player that will make your CD collection sound better than ever. Besides standard CDs, R4 also plays CD-Rs encoded with WAV, MP3, AAC or WMA music files and also displays track and artist information when this data is available on the disc.
The electronic design of R4 is far removed from the mainstream of compact systems available today where integrated modules are used for simplicity of design and cost. With best sound quality in mind we developed our own discrete technology Class A-B amplifier system and use select audio grade components in critical signal paths. This method is usually only found in high-fidelity audio separates.
Voice controlled devices from the likes of Amazon and Google are interesting technologies, but deciding which may be right for you and which will stand the test of time can be daunting. This is a key reason why all our products incorporate Bluetooth and auxiliary inputs, so devices such as these can easily be connected and enjoyed with our products class leading sound. Also when technology changes (which it is bound to) then it is easy for you to upgrade as required.
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