R610 Music Console
R610 Music Console shown above with Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers (sold separately)
Get Back to Music
The Stereo Music Centres of the 1970s started the hi-fi revolution and our new R610 Music Console brings this highly popular concept back and completely up to date. With comprehensive connection and streaming capabilities, R610 has been designed and crafted for sound, to get people back to the joy of music.
- Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect built-in
- Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer, Qobuz and more
- Hi-Res music file support up to 32-bit 384kHz
- Internet/DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners
- HDMI ARC/eARC connection
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Fused Walnut veneer cabinet with Walnut slat trim -
Satin Charcoal lacquer cabinet with Walnut slat trim
Available from November 2024
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Designed to Perform
R610 Music Console delivers aesthetic appeal seldom seen among hi-fi components and this same devotion to detail is matched within. Powering R610 is a modern switch mode power supply, providing optimised powerlines to the system’s motherboard and latest generation digital amplifiers. With Burr-Brown DACs and audio grade components used throughout and a nominal output of 75 watts per channel, R610 is controlled and dynamic – but most importantly, it delivers a delightfully natural sound that makes music thoroughly enjoyable.
R610 Music Console shown with Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers (sold separately)
You’re in Control
Our RotoDial controller has been a distinctive part of our products since 2006. For 100 Series we have refined its design further and with tactile soft touch buttons and a precisely weighted control dial, it makes operating R610 a delight. Enhancing the operating experience is the crisp 5" TFT display which confirms every command, as well as showing album and station artwork in perfect clarity. Also included is a matching rechargeable remote. Bluetooth connectivity means that aiming is not required, so you can relax and fully control R610 from afar.
Divine Connection
The R610 streaming amplifier provides all the connectivity you are ever likely to need, and with a powerful processor it is capable of handling the highest quality audio streams. With Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast all built in, a vast selection of music awaits to be discovered.
R610 also makes it easy to rediscover treasured physical music formats. A quality phono stage makes it simple to connect a turntable, while for CD playback we will soon be unveiling our own Compact Disc Player called R-CD100. This will integrate and connect with R610 and our other 100 Series models via the USB socket on the rear. Last but not least, R610’s HDMI ARC/eARC connection provides a great sound solution for those seeking a system that also elevates TV and film enjoyment to a new level.
R610 Music Console shown with Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers (sold separately)
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R610 + Sabre-R
Perfect Partners
First introduced in 1985, we are proud to announce the return of one of our original iconic loudspeaker names. Uniting sonic excellence with elegant aesthetics, the R610 Music Console and Sabre-R bookshelf speakers partner perfectly to create a complete music system for the modern era and embody Ruark’s ethos of making products with soul that customers will cherish and enjoy for years to come.
Find out more about Sabre-R‘Evoking the stereo music centres of the 1970s the R610 streaming amplifier & Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers bring amazing sound and timeless style to any interior space’
R610 Music Console shown with Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers (sold separately)
Specifications
Audio
- Amplifier: 2 × 75W per channel Class-D
- Frequency response: 22Hz-22kHz +0/-3dB
- Enhancements: Stereo+, bass, treble, loudness
- DAC: Up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution
Features
- Display: Hi-contrast 5" colour TFT
- Auto-Standby: Automatic power saving mode
- Adjustable input levels: Line-in, phono-in, optical and HDMI
- USB Charge Port: USB-C 5V 1A (5W)
- Software Updates: Over-the-air and USB
- Controller: Ruark RotoDial control system
- Remote control: Ruark RotoDial Bluetooth rechargeable remote
- Presets: 20 global presets
- App control: Via Spotify, BBC Sounds and more
- User interface languages: Multilingual
Connectivity
- Radio: Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+ and FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz)
- Multiroom capable: Via Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WPS2, WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Streaming: Apple AirPlay and Google Cast
- Built-in music services: Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect
- Supported music services: Amazon Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer, Qobuz and more
- Bluetooth: 5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
- Ethernet: RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps
- DLNA: UPnP™ DLNA media server compatible
- CD support: CD playback via external USB CD drive (optional)
- HDMI: ARC and eARC
- Line-input: Stereo RCA input (up to 2.3Vrms)
- Turntable input: Stereo RCA input with RIAA MM phono gain stage (up to 8mV)
- Line-output: Selectable Line-out/Pre-out, via stereo RCA connectors
- Subwoofer-output: Volume related full-frequency mono RCA connector
- Optical input: TOSLINK digital input up to 24-bit 192kHz
- USB-C: playback port
- Aerial connector : 75Ω F-type
Supported Audio Formats
- FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV: up to 32-bit 384kHz
- MP3: up to 48kHz 320kbps
- AAC/AAC-LC/HE-AAC/HE-AAC v2: up to 96kHz 320kbps
General Specifications
- Standard finishes: Fused Walnut veneer or Satin Charcoal lacquer
- Product dimensions:
H95 × W300 × D280mm (cabinet)
H107 × W300 × D280mm (with Rotodial controls) - Product weight: 4.1kg
- Product power input: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 2.5A
- Power consumption: 2.0W network standby, 8.0W idle
- Gift Box Content:
R610 Music Console,
3m speaker cables,
rechargeable Bluetooth RotoDial remote with charge cable,
telescopic aerial,
aerial spanner,
mains power lead,
user guide
Apple AirPlay
AirPlay is a proprietary wireless technology developed by Apple Inc. that lets you stream music directly over Wi-Fi to all our 100 Series products from iOS apps such as Apple Music, Deezer, BBC Sounds, TuneIn Radio and many more in high-resolution sound quality.
Google Cast
Google Cast is a wireless technology developed by Google. It is primarily used in Android devices but also works with many iOS apps.
With Google Cast you can stream music directly over Wi-Fi to any of our 100 Series products from apps such as Amazon Music and BBC Sounds in high-resolution sound quality.
Also with a Google Nest Hub or smart speaker, you can control playback with your voice. Setting this feature up requires the Google Home app, but once done you can simply say “Hey Google, play BBC Radio 3 on my R810” or suchlike and the system will respond as instructed.
Spotify Connect
Spotify Connect (currently the world’s most popular streaming platform) allows you to stream music over Wi-Fi to any of our 100 Series products. Unlike Bluetooth, it does not drain your device battery power, because Connect technology pushes music directly from the Spotify cloud to 100 Series products rather than playing through the device. This means that you can take calls and messages without interruption or even switch off your device completely.
Tidal Connect
TIDAL Connect is a high-resolution music streaming service that allows you to stream music over Wi-Fi to any of our 100 Series products. Unlike Bluetooth, it does not drain your device battery power, because the TIDAL Connect technology pushes music directly from the TIDAL cloud to 100 Series products rather than playing through the device. This means that you can take calls and messages without interruption or even switch off your device completely.
Apple Music
Apple Music is Apple’s own music streaming service. Subscribe to Apple Music and you have access to over 100 million songs which you can stream wirelessly to any of our 100 Series products using Apple AirPlay with better than CD sound quality.
Amazon Music
If you are an Amazon Music user you can browse music/playlists and control playback directly from within the Amazon Music app to any of our 100 Series models using either Apple AirPlay or Google Cast for better than CD quality sound.
BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds is a great app that puts everything BBC radio-related into one easy-to-use package. Compatibility with both AirPlay and Google Cast devices means you can browse, control and playback directly from within the BBC Sounds app to any of our 100 Series products with high-resolution sound.
Deezer
Deezer users can browse music/playlists and control playback directly from within the Deezer app to any of our 100 Series models using either Apple AirPlay or Google Cast for better than CD quality sound.
Qobuz
Qobuz users can browse music/playlists and control playback directly from within the Qobuz app and stream straight to any of our 100 Series models using either Apple AirPlay or Google Cast for better than CD quality sound.
Internet radio
The choice of Internet radio stations is vast and in general, sound quality is superior to that of DAB or FM. Have fun browsing, national and international stations and save your favourites as presets for easy access using 100 Series’ intuitive RotoDial controllers. Up to 20 stations can be stored for quick recall.
DAB/DAB+ radio
Internet radio is rapidly becoming the choice for most radio listening, as an aerial is not required, but DAB/DAB+ is easy to use and offers a greater selection of stations than FM.
FM radio
FM radio is still a great way to listen to radio as it exhibits a natural analogue warmth that is missing in low-bitrate DAB radio. In particular, it works well with spoken word and classical music, but a professionally installed good quality external aerial is highly recommended for best reception and sound.
Bluetooth HD
With a super high-quality aptX Bluetooth receiver built-in, it means you can wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or computer to any of our 100 Series models with better-than-CD sound quality without the need for a Wi-Fi connection. All our 100 Series models remember up to eight previously connected devices, making it easy to switch and connect quickly as required. Ideal in a busy family environment.
Wi-Fi
All our 100 Series models are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz compatible so they will wirelessly connect and communicate with the latest dual-band home Wi-Fi routers.
Ethernet
The ethernet connector on the rear of our 100 Series models allows you to connect directly into the internet. This is done by plugging directly into one of the ethernet sockets on your home router or if you have a home wired with ethernet, connect to a convenient socket. Ethernet connection provides optimum performance and eliminates Wi-Fi strength issues around the home. Another option is to use ethernet powerline adaptors which are easy to obtain and good to use, particularly if your device is located some distance from your Wi-Fi router.
HDMI
With HDMI ARC/eARC connectivity, all our 100 Series products make a superb sound system for TVs and a complete solution for your entertainment needs. HDMI ARC/eARC connection also syncs 100 Series with your TV, so you can use the TV remote to adjust volume as well as turn on and off.
Optical input
The switchable optical input on our 100 Series models allows you to easily connect devices such as CD players or external streamers with optical outputs for optimum sound quality.
Phono input
All our 100 Series models feature two sets of switchable RCA inputs.
The phono-in input is a dedicated turntable input which has RIAA phono gain stage allowing a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge to be directly connected without the need for a separate preamplifier.
The line-in input allows you to connect a variety of auxiliary devices with line-level outputs such as a standard CD player or gaming console.
Subwoofer output
R410 and R610 deliver remarkable bass for their size, but if you require even greater bass performance an active subwoofer can be easily connected to the subwoofer output on both models. Our own RS1 Subwoofer is ideal for this task.
CD connectivity
For CD fans we will soon be unveiling our own compact disc player called R-CD100. This will integrate and connect with all our 100 Series products via the USB socket on the rear. When connected, CD is automatically added to the list of sources and then using the RotoDial controller you can control playback just as you would a built-in player.
Multiroom
With Apple AirPlay and Google Cast built-in, you can build an easy-to-manage multi-room system, linking 100 Series models together or with other AirPlay and Google Cast compatible speakers.
Wireless updates
Wireless updates mean that we can provide over the air updates to our 100 Series models. This may be to add a new feature or to to fix a reported issue, but most importantly it ensures that they are always working as they should.
UPnP streamer
With all our 100 Series models you can rip your CDs or store downloaded music on a PC, Mac or network-attached storage device to create your own home music library and then browse and playback using the Media Player source.
Audio formats
Our 100 Series models are capable of supporting all the most popular audio file formats to the highest resolutions, providing true high-fidelity reproduction.
MP3 up to 48kHz 320kbps
AAC formats up to 96kHz 320kbps
FLAC, ALAC & WAV up to 32bit 384kHz