R2 Mk4 brings one of our longest-established models right up to date, while retaining key elements that made our original R2 a popular choice, upon its launch in 2007. The most obvious change from its predecessors is its slimmer footprint. These elegant proportions allow R2 to be placed easily around the home and make it perfect for a windowsill or bookcase.

The appearance of R2 is simple yet stunning. The enclosure, with precise lines and soft contours, combines with the hand crafted slatted wood grille to create a timeless retro-modern feel. Along with its bonded TFT on glass display and our trademark RotoDial controller, R2 is undoubtedly a Ruark design and the quality remains clear.

A complete compact music system, R2 is equipped with DAB/DAB+, FM and internet tuners with pre-sets, and directly supports major streaming services including Spotify*, Amazon Music and Deezer, and with a quality Bluetooth receiver every other streaming service available. The Bluetooth source also seamlessly integrates with the volume function on phones and tablets, so can easily be adjusted as required. R2 also features a USB-C charge and playback port, switchable auxiliary line input and headphone output. Remote control is available through the free Oktiv app, or a compact IR handset is available as an optional extra.

Our colour TFT graphic display clearly shows time, alarm and programme information and with internet based sources you can choose between text display or station and album artwork by pressing the volume control. The display intensity can also be set as you want it and auto-adjusts to suit ambient light levels. With two comprehensive alarms and a sleep timer, R2 also makes a great bedside companion.

Like all Ruark products, the R2 incorporates carefully selected technologies to deliver wonderfully clear and effortless sound. The linear amplifier linked with our NS+ drivers and adaptive equalisation provides the perfect sound balance for enjoying music and spoken-word at all volume levels, making R2 an essential way to relax and unwind in today’s often manic world.

• Striking and dynamic sound quality
• Spotify Connect*, Deezer & Amazon Music
• New generation Bluetooth 5 receiver
• SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
• Comprehensive dual alarms and sleep timer
• Dedicated podcast source
• Acoustically tuned and damped polymer cabinet
• Adaptive EQ provides ideal sound at all volumes
• Handcrafted slatted wood grille
• High Fidelity Class A-B stereo amplifier
• Ruark NS+ neodymium full range drivers
• Enhanced stereo sound
• Adjustable bass and treble settings
• Intuitive Ruark RotoDial controller
• Full control and search with free Oktiv control app
• Optional remote control with 4 direct access presets
• Presets to store favourite stations and playlists – 8 per source
• USB-C port for MP3 playback and phone charging
• Switchable analogue input for aux devices
• Multilingual UI (EN, DA, NL, FR, DE, IT, NO, PL, ES, SV)
• Headphone output memorises last used volume
• Auto dimming full colour TFT display
• Automatic standby after 20mins of inactivity
• Power adapter: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz input, 14VDC 2A output
• Dimensions: H185 × W340 × D150mm including RotoDial and aerial
• Weight: 2.9kg

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We try and keep on top of our pricing, but it's a mammoth task for one person. So, if you see this product offered cheaper elsewhere, or you are offered it for less elsewhere (proof will be required) and you feel like supporting an extremely independent retailer, do get in touch and we will do our very best to match or beat wherever we can. We can't promise to do so, as there may some extenuating circumstances where we just wouldn't be able to, but we'll always do what we can.

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