Ruark Audio R1S Smart Radio (Colour: Light Cream)

With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming built in the appeal of R1S is further enhanced. R1S directly supports Spotify Connect*, Amazon Music and Deezer, and with its Bluetooth 5 receiver, virtually every other service available. The Bluetooth function remembers up to six devices and provides excellent sound quality and efficiency, meaning minimal battery drain on battery powered devices. Another notable feature of R1S is its full colour TFT display. This clearly shows time, alarm, and programme information and on Wi-Fi sources, album, and station artwork, too. The light sensor automatically adjusts the screen to suit light levels, making it an ideal bedside companion. Other features include a USB-C charge and MP3 playback port, headphone output, switchable line input and for those wanting portability, R1S is fully compatible with the optional BackPack 3 battery pack. Most importantly, radio and streaming technologies are only truly enjoyable if they are matched with great sound and Ruark’s rich Hi-Fi heritage enables the brand to provide this. Powering R1S is a dynamic linear amplifier which with adaptive equalisation provides a highly listenable sound at all volume levels. The latest NS+ driver in an optimised enclosure provides a smooth and extended frequency response with bass performance that belies its compact dimensions.Without question R1S will have you listening and discovering just how good new generation radio can be.