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Key Features
The Ruark Audio R5 & MRx (x2) Wireless Music System builds on the foundations laid by each of these excellent mini systems and creates a wireless home audio solution greater than the sum of its parts. By linking together, synchronise your music for a multidirectional hemisphere of sound or create a multi-room experience and have your favourite tracks follow you no matter where you go.
From customer feedback, Ruark built on the great success of the R7 Radiogram. With R5 they have scaled-down their flagship model in all but sound to create a music system that is pioneering, embodying the knowledge of the past with a vision of the future.
Like Ruark Audio's other products, MRx has been designed to look as good as it sounds. On its own, MRx is perfect for the kitchen, bedroom or study, but with its multi-room capabilities, you can link two or more MRx together and also connect with our R2, R5 and R7 Mk3 models for beautiful synced sound, all around your home.
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From feedback we know that customers love the design and features of our R7. With R5 we have scaled-down our flagship model in all but sound to create a music system which is pioneering, embodying the knowledge of our past with our vision of the future. Embodying our knowledge of the past with our vision of the future, R5 is the perfect ‘all-in-one’ system for music and design enthusiasts alike.
R5 is also multi-room ready and if desired can be wirelessly linked with our MRx, R2 Mk3 and R7 Mk3 to provide beautiful sound all around your home. Perfect on its own or with a TV as a complete home entertainment solution, R5 embodies our rich heritage with our awareness of changing technology in a system that is timeless and built to last.
Whether you want to wirelessly stream or want to connect a turntable or TV, R5 has it covered. For direct streaming, R5's aptX HD Bluetooth receiver provides above CD quality from compatible devices and with a broadband connection you'll have access to internet radio stations worldwide and an infinite library of music through services such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal. Moreover, with both analogue and digital inputs it's easy to connect and enjoy other devices. In particular R5 makes a great sound system for TVs.
Ruark Audio pride themselves on their visual design but with a heritage in high-fidelity, they know that it's what's beneath the surface that really counts! They are proud to say that they are hands-on with every aspect of their products design, spending endless hours debating and evaluating to create what they believe are the finest available. As an example, R5 uses a high capacity linear power supply with Class A-B amplifiers and active electronics and equalisation to precisely control the loudspeaker units. This technology is usually only found in specialist high value audio equipment.
With its powerful sound R5 will fill your room with music, but with its 'multi-room' capabilities it's easy to wirelessly link and sync with Ruark Audio's other internet enabled models such as MRx and R7 Mk3 to provide synchronised sound wherever you want it around your home. Linking and syncing with other units means that you can tailor the sound level round your home, just as you want, so whether you want to relax or party, with R5 you can do all this and more.
Ruark Audio's trademark RotoDial controller provides a slick control system which is easy to use and like their flagship R7, R5 also includes a matching remote which mirrors exactly the main controller. Using superior radio communication, the remote does not need to be aimed during operation and sited on a table or sitting in your hand the remote is an ergonomic delight. Also available for iOS and Android devices is Ruark Audio's app called "Ruark Link". This allows full control of R5 and is ideal for managing multi-room set-up and control.
Designed without compromise
Like Ruark Audio’s other products, MRx has been designed to look as good as it sounds. On its own, MRx is perfect for the kitchen, bedroom or study, but with its multi-room capabilities, you can link two or more MRx together and also connect with our R2, R5 and R7 Mk3 models for beautiful synced sound, all around your home.
MRx has been built for wireless streaming and offers a fantastic choice of options. For direct streaming, its Bluetooth receiver allows quick and easy connection and with aptX technology you will enjoy CD quality sound from compatible devices. With a broadband internet connection MRx comes alive and allows access to internet radio and an almost infinite library of music through online services such as Spotify, Deezer and Tidal, with Amazon Music also coming soon. Moreover you can also stream music stored on other networked computers and also from your phone.
Specifically for MRx, Ruark Audio have developed new speaker units based on the driver technology from their award-winning MR1. A new cone and coil assembly coupled with the powerful neodymium magnet system provides a full-range driver with unrivalled performance. These drivers are mounted as a stereo pair into tuned bass reflex enclosures and powered by a high-fidelity two channel Class A-B amplifier. Using the latest sound processing technology, Ruark Audio have further tuned the sound and have created a stereo soundstage that belies the MRx compact dimensions.
Ruark Audio's stylish controller located on the front of MRx allows volume and source to be easily changed, but for full remote control they have a dedicated app for iOS and Android devices called Ruark Link. This allows full control of all MRx functions and also displays information on the source material being played. Link also allows users to create and manage groups when two or more MRx units are being used together as part of a multi-room system. R2 Mk3, R5 and R7 Mk3 are also compatible with MRx and can also be controlled with the Ruark Link app.
On its own MRx is a great music system, but with its ‘multi-room’ capabilities you can wirelessly link and sync MRx with additional MRx or our R2 Mk3, R5 and R7 Mk3 models, so you can distribute music all around your home. Set-up and control is easy to perform on our Ruark Link app for iOS and Android. This allows control of each device so volume etc. can be set just as you want it.
Driver Unit | 2 x 75mm Full-Range Neodymium Drivers |
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Subwoofer | 130mm Long-Throw Subwoofer |
Amplifier | 90W Class AB Power Amplifier |
Preamplifier | Integrated MM Phono Preamplifier |
Processor | Enhanced Digital 3D Audio Processor |
Tuner | DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner with RDS |
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Aerial Input | 75 Ohm F-type DAB/FM Aerial Input |
Disks | CD, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW Disks |
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DAC | Audiophile 32-bit 112dB Audio Stereo DAC |
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MM Phono Input | RCA |
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Digital Optical | TOSLINK |
Line Input | RCA |
Line Line Out | RCA |
Ethernet | RJ45 |
USB 2.0 5W | 5V 1A |
Headphone Output | 3.5mm Stereo Jack |
Mains Input | 100 - 120/200 - 240V AC 50 - 60Hz |
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Fuse | 250V T3.15A |
Nominal Consumption | 13W |
Standby Consumption | 2.0W |
H x W x D | 142 x 520 x 300mm |
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Weight | 9.5kg |
Drivers | 2 x 75mm Neodymium High-Fidelity Drivers |
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Cabinet | Tuned Bass Reflex Cabinet |
Nominal Output | Enhance 3D Sound Processor |
Radio | Internet Radio, UPnP™ DLNA |
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WiFi | 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Supports WEP, WPA & WPA2 Security |
Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV |
Bluetooth | SBC, AAC, A2DP, aptX Bluetooth |
Optical Input | Optical S/PDIF Input |
Multi-Room | Ruark Multi-Room Compatible (Up To 5 Devices Per Group) |
Jack Input | Combined analogue/optical 3.5mm Jack Input |
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USB | USB (FAT32) |
Input Power | Input Power 100 to 240VAC 50-60Hz 1A Max |
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Output Power | Output Power 14VDC 2A |
Consumption | 10 - 12W Typical28W Max3W Standby |
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Dimensions With Stand in Landscape Mode (W x H x D) | 300 x 180 x 180mm |
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Dimensions Without Stand in Landscape Mode (W x H x D) | 300 x 175 x 160mm |
Weight | 3.4kg |
Security Slot | Yes |
Wall-Bracket Compatible | Yes |