Our Take
The new R2 brings one of our longest-established models right up to date, while retaining key features that made our original R2 a popular music system since its launch in 2007. The most obvious change from its predecessors is its slimmer footprint. Such elegant new proportions allow R2 to be placed almost anywhere in 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 glass display and our trademark RotoDial controller, R2 is undoubtedly a Ruark design and the quality remains clear.
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Product Details
Features at a Glance
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 imer
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
Dimensions: H185 × W340 × D150mm including RotoDial and aerial
Weight: 2.9kg
*R2 will also support Spotify Hi-Fi when made available
The Complete System
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. Remote control is available through the free Oktiv app, or a compact IR handset is available as an optional extra.
*R2 will also support Spotify Hi-Fi when made available
Full of Useful Features
The new colour 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.
Control at Your Fingertips
The optional compact remote is a convenient addition to R2 and with four direct pre-set buttons you can quickly access your favourite stations and playlists. Also available is a new free to download Android and iOS app called Oktiv. This also allows full control of R2 Mk4 and is particularly useful for searching radio stations and podcasts.
Tech Specs
| AUDIO | |
| Frequency response | 55Hz – 20kHz |
| Drivers | 2 x 75mm Ruark NS+ |
| Amplifier | 18W |
| Enhancements | Bass, treble, loudness, 3D audio |
| Cabinet type | Tuned bass reflex enclosure |
| Connectivity | |
| Radio | DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz) and Internet Radio |
| Bluetooth | V5.0 SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n, WPS2 setup, WEP, WPA & WPA2 |
| Music services | Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music |
| Line-in | 3.5mm stereo jack (1.4Vrms max) |
| Headphone | 3.5mm jack, 25mW into 16-32 Ohm |
| USB 2.0 | Fat32 flash drive compatible MP3 playback up to 48kHz 320kbps |
| External telescopic aerial | 75Ω F-type connector |
| Optional accessories | Remote |
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