Incoming, it’s on its way! The latest product release from Ruark Audio. The R2 Mk4, is about to hit our stores.

Picture an asteroid flying through space and hurtling towards Earth… Now imagine the asteroid is the contemporary-looking, all-in-one system, about to crash land (while staying perfectly intact, of course) into our Audio T showrooms across the country. The R2 Mk4 will arrive imminently (October 2022), so not too long a wait. In the meantime, let’s take a look at why we’re really looking forward to having it on our shelves…

A Present from the Past

As many of you will know, the first model of the R2 was released in 2007, and the Mk4 will be a subtle nod to what once was. It’s retained key features that have contributed to its popularity right from its inception, such as the trademark RotoDial controller at the top, and sleek, rounded edges, with its one of its most obvious changes being its slimmer profile. Another noticeable difference (although not a recent one) is that Ruark, as a parent company, used to brand their small radios and DAB systems as ‘Vita Audio’. As of 2012 however, all products carry the same brand name ‘Ruark’.

Aesthetically Pleasing

Alongside its timeless, retro slatted wood grilles and bonded glass display, the system’s new coloured LCD display now presents the time, alarm and programme information (including station and album artwork) and has an auto-adjust feature to adapt to any ambience in a room.

Features

R2 Mk4 is a full music system that includes DAB/DAB+, FM and internet tuners with presets, and natively supports major streaming services such as Spotify (also Spotify Hi-Fi once available), Amazon Music, and Deezer, as well as every other streaming service available over Bluetooth. The Bluetooth capability also combines smoothly with the volume function on phones and tablets, allowing volume to be quickly increased or decreased as needed. The R2 Mk4 also has a USB-C charge and playback connector, auxiliary line input, and headphone output. Remote control is provided via the free UNDOK app, or as an optional extra, a small IR handset.

Specs…

Bluetooth: Latest generation Bluetooth 5 Receiver
Radio: Smart Radio tuner with internet radio/DAB/DAB+/FM
USB: USB-C playback/charge port
Remote Control: Optional Infrared remote control
I/O: Analogue Input / Headphone Output
Display: Full colour auto dimming LCD display
Dimensions: H x W x D (mm) 185 x 340 x 150
Weight: 2.9Kg

Have a listen…

A both visually and audibly appealing bit of gear, you’ll want to grab the chance to demonstrate fairly quickly, as their reasonable price point of around the £480* will definitely be attention grabbing to many enthusiasts!

You can also read more about the Ruark R2 Mk4 in a full article featured in Music at Home+ Autumn Edition - Our FREE quarterly digital magazine.

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Thanks for reading!

Elena, John & Richard – Audio T Enfield

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