A musical instrument for music lovers
R810 High Fidelity Radiogram
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, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect built-in
- Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer and more
- Hi-Res music file support up to 32-bit 192kHz
- Internet/DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners
- HDMI ARC/eARC connection
£3,000
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Fused Walnut veneer cabinet and grille -
Soft Grey 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.
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 LPs or CDs, these can easily be enjoyed by connecting a turntable to the dedicated phono inputs or our R-CD100 CD player to the USB-C socket on the rear panel.
With its ability to play the highest quality audio streams, R810 opens a whole world of music and entertainment. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect are built-in and with the addition of Apple AirPlay and Google Cast compatible devices, including R410 and R610.
R810 shown above with R-CD100 CD Player
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‘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’
Unboxing R810
Technology journalist and former editor for What Hi-Fi, Simon Lucas, unboxes our R810 and takes you through some of the basic functions and features of this integrated audio system.
Specifications
Audio
- Frequency response (typical in-room)
- 30Hz - 22kHz
- Speaker units
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2 × Ruark 28mm silk dome tweeters,
2 × Ruark 100mm NS+ woofers,
1 × Ruark 200mm long-throw subwoofer - Amplifier
- Fully active Class AB (180W Total)
- Enhancements
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Adjustable bass, treble and subwoofer (-6dB to +6dB),
Switchable Stereo+ - Cabinet type
- Twin bass reflex with infinite baffle subwoofer
- Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC)
- Burr-Brown 32-bit 192kHz
- Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC)
- Burr-Brown 32-bit 192kHz
Features
- Adjustable input levels
- Line in, phono, HDMI and optical
- Alarms
- 8 × daily, weekdays, weekends and custom (coming via an over-the-air update in 2026)
- Auto standby
- Adjustable power saving mode
- Daylight Saving Time (DST)
- Automatic
- Display
- High-contrast 4" colour TFT with auto dimming
- Presets
- 20 global presets
- Remote control
- Rechargeable wireless remote
- Snooze function
- Yes
- Software updates
- Over-the-air, LAN and USB
- User interface languages
- EN, DA, DE, ES, EL, FR, IT, JP, KO, NL, NO, PL, TR, ZH
Connectivity
- Aerial connector
- 75Ω F-type connector
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Yes
- Google Cast
- Yes
- Bluetooth (version & codecs)
- V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC
- Bluetooth headphone support
- Yes (coming via an over-the-air update in 2026)
- Built-in music streaming services
- Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect
- CD player
- CD playback via optional R-CD100 CD Player
- UPnP™ DLNA media server compatible
- Yes
- Ethernet
- RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps
- HDMI input
- ARC and eARC
- Line in
- Stereo RCA input (up to 2.3Vrms)
- Turntable input
- RCA input with MM phono stage with adjustable gain (2-7mv)
- Multiroom capable
- Yes with Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast
- Optical input
- Up to 24-bit 96kHz PCM
- Radio
- Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS (Multi region 76.0-108MHz)
- USB-C port
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USB 2.0, FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, ext2/3/4, 5V, 5W max,
charging and multi-format audio file playback - Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WPS2, WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Supported audio formats
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MP3 up to 48kHz 320kbps,
AAC up to 96kHz 320kbps,
FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV up to 32-bit 192kHz
General specifications
- Standard finishes
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Fused Walnut cabinet with Fused Walnut grille,
Soft Grey Lacquer cabinet with Fused Walnut grille - Product dimensions (cabinet)
- H150 × W1000 × D400mm
- Product dimensions (max – inc. feet, controls and cables etc.)
- H660 × W1000 × D435mm (on chrome stand)
- Product weight
- 27kg
- Product power input
- 100-240VAC 50-60Hz 4.0A
- Power inlet connector
- IEC C8 cloverleaf AC socket
- Power consumption
- 2W standby 25W typical
In the box
- R810
- 2m AC power cable (IEC C7 figure of 8)
- Quick Start Guide
- Telescopic aerial and spanner
- Rechargeable wireless remote
- Polished chrome frame stand
- Polished chrome bar legs
Carton
- Carton dimensions
- H580 × W1130 × D370mm
- Packaged weight
- 41kg (including chrome stand)
CD too if you want to
Our 100 Series products have been designed for streaming, but for those who also desire the tactile pleasure of playing CDs and browsing album notes, then our custom R-CD100 CD Player offers the perfect solution.
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 Apple’s proprietary wireless streaming technology, enabling high-resolution audio to be sent over Wi-Fi from iOS apps such as Apple Music, Deezer, BBC Sounds and TuneIn Radio directly to all our 100 Series products.
Google Cast
Google Cast is Google’s wireless streaming technology. While primarily associated with Android devices, it is also supported by many iOS apps.
Using 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, with high-resolution audio quality.
Google Cast also supports voice control when used with a Google Nest Hub or compatible smart speaker. Initial setup requires the Google Home app, but once configured, you can simply say, “Hey Google, play BBC Radio 3 on my R810” etc, and playback will begin accordingly.
Spotify Connect
Spotify Connect is one of the world’s most popular music streaming platforms, allowing you to stream music over Wi-Fi directly to any of our 100 Series products. Unlike Bluetooth, it does not drain your device’s battery, because playback is delivered directly from Spotify’s cloud to your 100 Series product rather than through your smartphone or tablet. This means you can take calls, send messages or even switch off your device completely without interrupting playback.
Tidal Connect
With most of its music content in a high-resolution format, Tidal Connect has become popular with Wi-Fi enthusiasts worldwide. Unlike Bluetooth, it does not drain your device battery power, because the TIDAL Connect service 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, giving subscribers access to over 100 million songs. Using built-in Apple AirPlay, you can stream wirelessly from Apple Music directly to any of our 100 Series products.
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.
BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds is a great app that puts everything BBC radio-related into one easy-to-use application. Compatible with both AirPlay and Google Cast means that you can browse and control playback directly from within the BBC Sounds app and push your selection directly 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 application to any of our 100 Series models using either Apple AirPlay or Google Cast with best quality sound guaranteed.
Qobuz Connect
Qobuz Connect is a relatively new music streaming service and like Tidal, it is building its reputation on offering the best quality audio streams along with an exciting and eclectic choice of music. Unlike Bluetooth, it does not drain your device battery power, because the Qobuz Connect technology pushes music directly from the Qobuz 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.
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 popular choice for radio listening, as it’s a format that works worldwide and an aerial is generally not required. DAB/DAB+ radio offers a greater selection of stations than FM and does not require an internet connection, but in general is only used across Europe and Australasia.
FM radio
FM 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 external aerial is highly recommended for optimum reception and sound.
Bluetooth HD
With a high-quality aptX HD Bluetooth receiver built-in, it means you can directly stream high-definition sound from your smartphone or computer to any of our 100 Series models without the need of a Wi-Fi connection. All our 100 Series models remember up to eight previously connected devices, making it easy to switch as required. Ideal in a busy family environment.
Wi-Fi
Our 100 Series models are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz compatible so they will wirelessly connect and communicate with all dual-band Wi-Fi routers.
Ethernet
The Ethernet connection on our 100 Series models allows a direct link to your home network by connecting an Ethernet cable from the product to your router. A wired connection delivers optimum performance and avoids potential Wi-Fi signal issues around the home. If a direct cable run is impractical, Ethernet powerline adaptors can also be an effective solution, particularly in areas where the Wi-Fi signal is weak.
HDMI
With their HDMI ARC/eARC input, all our 100 Series products make superb sound systems for TVs and a complete solution for your home entertainment needs. ARC/eARC connection also means you can use your TV remote to adjust volume whilst viewing as well as turn on and off.
Optical input
The switchable optical input on our 100 Series models allows you to easily connect external streaming devices or TVs that do not have HDMI ARC connection.
Turntable input
All our 100 Series models feature two sets of switchable RCA inputs.
The phono-in is a dedicated turntable input with a high-quality RIAA phono stage built-in, allowing turntables 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 other auxiliary devices with line-level outputs, such as a standard CD player or gaming console.
CD connectivity
For CD enthusiasts we have a dedicated compact disc player called R-CD100. This integrates and connects with our R410, R610 and R810 models 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
Using either Apple AirPlay or Google Cast, you can build an easy-to-manage multi-room system, linking our 100 Series models together or with other AirPlay and Google Cast compatible speakers.
Wireless updates
Wireless updates allow us to deliver over-the-air improvements to our 100 Series models, whether to add new features or resolve reported issues, ensuring they always perform as intended.
Media servers
The Media Servers source on all our 100 Series models means you can store downloaded music or ripped CDs on a shared PC, Mac or NAS drive to create your own home music library and then browse and playback using the Media Servers source.
Mounting options
R810 undoubtedly looks cool on its chrome stand but also included with R810 is a pair of chromed bar legs, allowing R810 to be positioned on a sideboard or piece of AV furniture if desired.
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 up to 96kHz 320kbps
FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV up to 32-bit 192kHz
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