R810 High Fidelity Radiogram
A Musical Instrument for Music Lovers
Not all instruments are created the same and the best are crafted by artisans who understand the importance of materials and techniques in creating instruments that are beautiful to play and hear. The enjoyment of music is one of life’s greatest pleasures and like the finest instruments, R810 has been designed and crafted to deliver stunning sound that will connect you closer to the music you love.
- 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 and grille -
Soft Grey with Walnut grille
An Object to Desire
Like the iconic radiograms of yesteryear, R810 is a product that has been designed to be seen. Enhancing R810’s aesthetics is the special material we’ve selected for the handcrafted grille and veneered cabinets. Made from sustainable woods that are spliced and reconstituted, the resulting grain patterns closely resemble slow-growing hardwoods but without the ecological impact. Combined with the precision formed trims and polished chrome stand, R810 radiates sophistication and like the finest furniture, it is an object that you will cherish and be proud to have on display in your home.
A Beautiful Display
Many systems today rely totally on smartphones and suchlike to provide information on settings and source, but with R810 the hi-resolution display provides all the information you need right in front of you and brings the look of R810 to life. With its portrait orientation the display intentionally emulates the way we view music applications on our phones and in conjunction with our new RotoDial controller makes R810 second nature to use. The intensity of the display in standby and active mode is also fully adjustable to suit your needs.
Tactile Controls
With touch-screens seemingly controlling everything these days, in our opinion you still can’t beat the positive click of a button or satisfying turn of a dial, particularly when it comes packaged as something unique and beautiful like our RotoDial control system, which for 100 Series has been improved and enhanced.
Included with R810 is a matching rechargeable remote. Bluetooth connectivity means that aiming is not required during operation and looking so good, it’s an item that you will want to leave out on display for everyone to touch and see.
What Lies Beneath
We’re passionate about aesthetic design, but we know that it’s what lies beneath that is fundamental in creating great sound. An example of this is R810’s enclosure where inside it has been carefully divided into compartments, each which have been optimised for their intended task. Twin bass reflex compartments house our NS+ bass-midrange units and silk dome tweeters and the long throw subwoofer is housed beneath, in an infinite baffle enclosure for superbly controlled and extended bass.
Driving the system is a powerful five channel Class A-B discrete component amplifier. Five separate channels means that we can precisely control the response of each drive unit and with the latest sound processing technologies, music is produced with effortless ease with a stunning soundstage that will immerse you and fill your home with exquisite sound.
Connection Bliss
R810 is a fully integrated entertainment system and provides all the connectivity you are ever likely to need. Streaming is its forte, but if you want to play records and CDs, these mediums can also be enjoyed by connecting a turntable to the phono inputs or a CD-ROM drive to the USB-C socket.
With its ability to play the highest quality audio streams, R810 opens a whole world of music and entertainment. Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect are built-in and with the addition of Apple AirPlay and Google Cast, you can stream and control directly from apps such as Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Amazon Music, Qobuz and many more. In addition you can also build a flexible multi-room system, linking R810 with other AirPlay and Google Cast compatible devices, including our own R410 and R610.
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A Complete AV Solution
With its HDMI ARC/eARC input R810 makes a great sound system for TVs and with our optional TV Mount, R810 is transformed from a music system into a complete audio/visual solution. Designed exclusively for R810, TVs and associated equipment can be tidily integrated together to make an awesome ‘all-in-one’ system that will be the centre piece for all your home entertainment needs, providing expansive sound that will make viewing television and films all the more captivating and enjoyable.
‘Like the iconic radiograms of yesteryear, R810 is a product that has been designed to be seen and a focal point for all your entertainment needs’
Specifications
Audio
- Frequency response: 30Hz - 22kHz
- Speaker units:
2 × Ruark 27mm silk dome tweeters,
2 × Ruark 100mm NS+ bass-mid units,
1 × Ruark 200mm long throw subwoofer - Amplifier: 180W RMS Discrete 5-channel Class A-B
- Enhancements:
Adjustable treble, bass and sub settings,
Stereo+ audio enhancement,
Adaptive EQ provides ideal sound according to volume - Cabinet type: Tuned reflex stereo enclosures and sealed subwoofer enclosure
Features
- Controller: Ruark RotoDial control system
- Remote Control: RotoDial BT LE rechargeable remote
- Display: Hi-Res 4" colour TFT
- Presets: 20 Global presets
- App Control: Via Spotify, BBC Sounds and more
- Auto-Standby: Adjustable power saving mode
- Adjustable Input Levels: Line-in and optical
- USB Charge Port: USB-C 5V 1A (5W)
- Software Updates: Over-the-air and USB
- 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 many more
- Bluetooth: 5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
- Ethernet: RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps
- DLNA: UPnP™ DLNA media server compatible
- CD player: 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
- 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 Soft Grey Lacquer
- Product dimensions:
H152 × W1000 × D400mm (cabinet)
H650 × W1000 × D435mm (inc. stand, dial and mains connector) - Product weight: 27kg (30.7kg inc. stand)
- Product power input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 2.5A
- Power consumption: <2W standby. 10W idle
- Gift Box Content:
2m mains power cable,
1 × polished chrome frame stand,
2 × polished chrome bar legs for mounting R810 on existing unit,
Quick start guide,
RotoDial BT LE rechargeable remote,
Telescopic aerial and spanner
Book a Demo
If you would like a hands-on experience with R810, we recommend visiting one of our select R810 stockists. By providing your details we will be pleased to advise you of your nearest R810 dealer and rest assured that the information you provide will not be shared with any third parties.
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.
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.
AV Mount
With the addition of our Audio Visual Mount, R810 is transformed into a striking audio/visual solution. Designed exclusively for R810, TVs and associated equipment can be integrated to make R810 an awesome ‘all-in-one’ system that will be the centrepiece for all your home entertainment needs.
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