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The humble ‘wireless’ has evolved into a thoroughly modern music box with streaming smarts
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The Ruark’s lovely retro styling will complement any environment
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Ruark Audio R1S £299
Elegant, stylish, gorgeous – just some of the many superlatives we could use to describe this lovely Ruark radio.
It’s compact enough to perch on kitchen counters, work desks or bedside tables, and the front panel boasts a sleek fascia that hides the driver and looks classy in any environment. The full-colour display is large and crisp, with a strong contrast that makes the text legible from a distance.
Whether you view the R1S as a radio with streaming powers, or a wireless speaker with radio functions, this is a versatile unit that gives you options to play music in a variety of ways.
Love radio? FM, DAB/DAB+ tuners are built in, and there is a telescopic aerial. The R1S also has internet radio thanks to the built-in wi-fi, giving you access to thousands of global stations.
Also integrated are Spotify Connect, Amazon Music and Deezer, while those wanting to play any other music source from a phone, laptop or tablet can easily connect to the R1S using Bluetooth.