Launched as part of Ruark’s 40th Anniversary celebrations, the R1S is now available in Terracotta, finished with an ebonised grille and etched anniversary badge.
The cabinet and grille blend with the trademark RotoDial controller and new colour display, to create a feel that encapsulates the technical capabilities of R1S.
With its SmartRadio tuner, R1S allows access to stations worldwide and has a source dedicated to podcasts. While the amount of content out there is vast, R1S’s search facility makes finding and saving easy thanks to its RotoDial controller or optional remote.
R1S directly supports Spotify Connect, Amazon Music and Deezer and with its Bluetooth 5 receiver, virtually every other service available. The Bluetooth function remembers up to six devices and provides excellent sound quality and efficiency, meaning minimal battery drain on battery powered devices.
Another notable feature of R1S is its full colour TFT display. This clearly shows time, alarm and programme information and on Wi-Fi sources, album and station artwork, too. The light sensor automatically adjusts the screen to suit light levels, making it an ideal bedside companion. Other features include a USB-C charge and MP3 playback port, headphone output and switchable line input.
Powering R1S is a dynamic linear amplifier which with adaptive equalisation is designed to provide a listenable sound at all volume levels. The latest NS+ driver in an optimised enclosure provides a smooth and extended frequency response with bass performance that belies its compact dimensions.
The special edition radio features an ebonised grille and etched anniversary badge. The R1S in Terracotta is priced at £319.
