Ruark R2 DAB/DAB+/FM and Internet Radio - Brown
454/9907£479.00
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About this product
- This product is supplied with a charging device.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 9W minimum and 9W maximum.
- This product does not support PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
A complete 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 function also seamlessly integrates with the volume function on phones and tablets, so volume can be easily raised or reduced as desired. R2 also features a USB-C charge and playback port, switchable auxiliary line input and headphone output.
Product features:
- USB port for external connection - 1 available.
- Bluetooth.
- Generates 9 watts RMS.
- RDS scrolling text for digital radio.
- Alarm with sleep timer function.
- Auto time update.
- Auto tune and auto scan.
- Auxiliary input connector for iPod or MP3.
- Headphone socket for personal listening.
- Bass and treble controls to change audio levels.
General information:
- Size H18.5, W34, D15cm.
- Mains operated.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 5060637250143.
4.8
331 reviews
97%
Recommended this product
Customers Say
Ruark R2 Mk4 offers exceptional sound quality, elegant design, versatile streaming options, and ease of use. Minor issues include limited presets, lack of bundled remote, and occasional app quirks.
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Great internet radio
Really great if you want to listen to internet radio
Radio, Perth, Australia
Absolutely Perfect
Wow, what a lovely looking music system. Sounds fantastic and brings music to life. I use it predominantly for internet radio and streaming (Spotify) which sounds great in lossless audio. Looks amazing in our kitchen and gets lots of compliments from visitors. Three year warranty gives complete piece of mind. Unit absolute quality so doubt it will be needed but nice to know it’s there if you do for any reason. Read lots of different reviews online before purchasing which made it an easy decision.
Rooster 1969, 55 - 64, Carmarthenshire
Ruark R2 Mk4
The main reason I bought this unit is the sound. It is beautiful, interesting and very satisfying. I have a very old version too and it still sounds great, but this Mk4 is a real gem. The design and styling is wonderful. It could only come from dedication and that shows. I like to deal with genuine British companies that I can speak to if necessary and Ruark ticks all the boxes.
Rodney, London
Great Radio
I had intended to buy another well known brand but after checking the reviews I opted for this radio. I am yet to use all the features but the radio quality is excellent. My radio is a graded product but I can’t see why . Very pleased
Fayg, 65 or over, Berkshire
Excellent sound quality
Had been searching for months for a high quality radio for our kitchen. Had even tried a couple of lower cost options from other manufacturers only to return these due to poor sound performance. The Ruark radio is a prime example of a high design and build product with immersive sound quality. Worth spending a little more for long term satisfaction.
Skye2601, 45 - 54, East Renfrewshire
Beautiful
Truly wonderful, from the beautiful aesthetics to the sound quality, everything about this system brings joy. Has every source connection needed. Sound quality as expected is as true hi-fi you can get without separates, perfect for the kitchen, perfect for the bedroom. Just running your fingers across the wood panel brings a smile. A free remote would be the only nice additional touch you could give, the app is great but you can't beat the tactical feeling of a remote, which I have, and is weighty and top quality. Thank you so much.
Matty M, 45 - 54, Bristol
Lovely radio BUT the owners' manual isn't clear
Very happy AT LAST with my R2, but two grumbles I'm afraid. The wording in the manual is inadequate and too brief on how to do pre-sets; it omits mention of needing to confirm choice of preset to selected (say) internet radio station by pressing the control knob/volume control to save the preset. Simple enough - PROVIDED you're told! Second grumble. My unit needed a software update, but there was no clear on-screen message/indication this was required. Until I discovered this (by chance) my R2 refused to play Bluetooth music on my iPhone downloaded from Apple Music - it simply gave an electric raspberry and then closed down. With the new software loaded, it's now playing fine. I hope Ruark's fine audio quality can be matched by improved communication to allow owners to access and enjoy the R2 excellent performance
Emmerson, 65 or over, Shropshire
Beautiful product
I bought a graded Mk4 together with remote which arrived in perfect condition. I use it mainly for FM and internet radio in the kitchen. Sound is great, product looks beautiful and is easy to operate. My only niggle is I found it difficult to tune fm radio stations in - the tuning function raced past known frequencies without stopping, unsure if this was user error or due to weak signal from deep stone walls. Absolutely no issues with signal once stations tuned however. Love the product and now considering smaller options for future upgrades to bedrooms/ office
Marie_M, 35 - 44, Dublin
Fabulous sound and great features
Our first purchase arrived but was dead on arrival so the anticipated great switch on was delayed a few days, but the wait was worth it. Easy to set up and use, the Ruark R2 looks and sounds great. We like a dark room, so finding the LCD display could be switched off was fantastic, and the setup was easy and almost completely automatic. The password inputting interface isn’t great and can take some time, but once in the WiFi was picked up and ready to go. The twin independent alarms can be set to wake you to the internet radio (Radio 2) which was not available on the Bose smart speaker that was sent back due to it being an absolute nightmare to set up and use. Sound wise, the R2 has a lovely deep sound that comes with speech and music alike. Expensive for what it is (a glorified alarm clock) the R2 looks great, sounds great and would be an impressive addition to any household especially with the various inputs like DAB, FM, Internet, Spotify etc.
Jools, 55 - 64, Lancashire
Quality through and through
This is the third Ruark radio I have bought, so I had a good idea of what to expect, but I wasn't quite expecting the hi-fi quality of something that is really a tabletop radio. The sound is natural on both speech and music; if very occasionally some voices are a touch bass-heavy the equaliser on the OKTIV app gives complete adjustment. It is quite large but the espresso lacquer and walnut grill makes it blend in with the dark wood of its location so that it seems almost invisible. I can't praise the natural sound highly enough, an entire concert on Radio 3 does not produce any fatigue. Add the exceptional build quality and we have a radio that exudes quality from every pore.
Radio obsessive, 65 or over, Chichester, West Sussex
Hello There,
The Ruark R2 DAB/DAB+/FM and Internet Radio does not come with a remote control, but you can purchase one separately if you wish too.
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