Ruark Audio R610 Music Console

SRP: $1899 Get Back to Music The Stereo Music Centres of the 1970s started the hi-fi revolution and our new R610 Music Console brings this highly popular concept back and completely up to date. With comprehensive connection and streaming capabilities, R610 has been designed and crafted for sound, to get people back to the joy of music. Apple AirPlay and Google Cast Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect built-in Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer, Qobuz and more Hi-Res music file support up to 32-bit 384kHz Internet/DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners HDMI ARC/eARC connection Designed to Perform R610 Music Console delivers aesthetic appeal seldom seen among hi-fi components and this same devotion to detail is matched within. Powering R610 is a modern switch mode power supply, providing optimised powerlines to the system’s motherboard and latest generation digital amplifiers. With Burr-Brown DACs and audio grade components used throughout and a nominal output of 75 watts per channel, R610 is controlled and dynamic – but most importantly, it delivers a delightfully natural sound that makes music thoroughly enjoyable. You’re in Control Our RotoDial controller has been a distinctive part of our products since 2006. For 100 Series we have refined its design further and with tactile soft touch buttons and a precisely weighted control dial, it makes operating R610 a delight. Enhancing the operating experience is the crisp 5" TFT display which confirms every command, as well as showing album and station artwork in perfect clarity. Also included is a matching rechargeable remote. Bluetooth connectivity means that aiming is not required, so you can relax and fully control R610 from afar. Divine Connection The R610 streaming amplifier provides all the connectivity you are ever likely to need, and with a powerful processor it is capable of handling the highest quality audio streams. With Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast all built in, a vast selection of music awaits to be discovered. R610 also makes it easy to rediscover treasured physical music formats. A quality phono stage makes it simple to connect a turntable, while for CD playback we will soon be unveiling our own Compact Disc Player called R-CD100. This will integrate and connect with R610 and our other 100 Series models via the USB socket on the rear. Last but not least, R610’s HDMI ARC/eARC connection provides a great sound solution for those seeking a system that also elevates TV and film enjoyment to a new level.   R610 + Sabre-R Perfect Partners First introduced in 1985, we are proud to announce the return of one of our original iconic loudspeaker names. Uniting sonic excellence with elegant aesthetics, the R610 Music Console and Sabre-R bookshelf speakers partner perfectly to create a complete music system for the modern era and embody Ruark’s ethos of making products with soul that customers will cherish and enjoy for years to come. Find out more about Sabre-R 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. Unboxing R610 Technology journalist and former editor for What Hi-Fi, Simon Lucas, unboxes our R610 and takes you through some of the basic functions and features of this compact music console. Watch the video Specifications Audio Amplifier: 2 × 75W per channel Class-D Frequency response: 22Hz-22kHz +0/-3dB Enhancements: Stereo+, bass, treble, loudness DAC: Up to 32-bit/384kHz resolution Features Display: Hi-contrast 5" colour TFT Auto-Standby: Automatic power saving mode Adjustable input levels: Line-in, phono-in, optical and HDMI USB Charge Port: USB-C 5V 1A (5W) Software Updates: Over-the-air and USB Controller: Ruark RotoDial control system Remote control: Ruark RotoDial Bluetooth rechargeable remote Presets: 20 global presets App control: Via Spotify, BBC Sounds and more User interface languages: Multilingual Connectivity Radio: Internet Radio, DAB/DAB+ and FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz) Multiroom capable: Via Apple AirPlay and Google Cast Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WPS2, WEP, WPA, WPA2 Streaming: Apple AirPlay and Google Cast Built-in music services: Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect Supported music services: Amazon Music, BBC Sounds, Deezer, Qobuz and more Bluetooth: 5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP Ethernet: RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps DLNA: UPnP™ DLNA media server compatible CD support: CD playback via external USB CD drive (optional) HDMI: ARC and eARC Line-input: Stereo RCA input (up to 2.3Vrms) Turntable input: Stereo RCA input with RIAA MM phono gain stage (up to 8mV) Line-output: Selectable Line-out/Pre-out, via stereo RCA connectors Subwoofer-output: Volume related full-frequency mono RCA connector Optical input: TOSLINK digital input up to 24-bit 192kHz USB-C: playback port Aerial connector :75Ω F-type Supported Audio Formats FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV: up to 32-bit 384kHz MP3: up to 48kHz 320kbps AAC/AAC-LC/HE-AAC/HE-AAC v2: up to 96kHz 320kbps General Specifications Standard finishes: Fused Walnut veneer or Satin Charcoal lacquer Product dimensions: H95 × W300 × D280mm (cabinet) H107 × W300 × D280mm (with Rotodial controls) Product weight: 4.1kg Product power input: 90-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 2.5A Power consumption: 2.0W network standby, 8.0W idle Gift Box Content: R610 Music Console, 3m speaker cables, rechargeable Bluetooth RotoDial remote with charge cable, telescopic aerial, aerial spanner, mains power lead, user guide