Ruark
About Ruark
Founded in 1985 by Brian O'Rourke and his son Alan in Essex, Ruark Audio emerged from Brian's decades of experience in cabinet-making and audio manufacturing. Initially launching as Ruark Acoustics with the Sabre and Broadsword loudspeakers in 1986, the company gained recognition for combining British craftsmanship with acoustic excellence. After Brian stepped down in the late 1990s, Alan took over as Managing Director, leading the transition to Ruark Audio in 2006 and expanding beyond hi-fi speakers into award-winning DAB radios and music systems. Based in Southend-on-Sea, this family-owned company continues creating premium audio products that blend elegant design with exceptional sound quality, earning accolades including What Hi-Fi? awards for products like the R2 and MR1 speakers.
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Ruark Introduces MR1 Mk3 Desktop Speakers: Premium Design Meets Exceptional Audio Quality
Re-engineered cabinet enhances acoustics, featuring NS+ woofer and silk dome tweeter for detailed sound across 50Hz-22kHz.
Versatile connectivity with aptX HD Bluetooth, USB-C, analog/optical input, phono stage, and subwoofer output.
Handcrafted wood cabinets offered in Rich Walnut or Satin Charcoal for premium aesthetics.
NITSCH and Schiit Transform Amplification with Magni Piety
NITSCH x Schiit Magni Piety**: Compact amplifier with Schiit's "Continuity" circuit, offering 1.2W per channel at 16 ohms; limited exclusive run.
Marantz M1 Wireless Streaming Amplifier**: 100W per channel, HEOS integration, eARC HDMI support, compact design suitable for 2.1 systems; priced under $1000.
Quad 3 Integrated Amplifier**: Retro-styled 65W Class A/B amp with ESS Sabre DAC decoding up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512; versatile input options.
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