R3S Compact Music System

Time to Discover

Pull up a chair, take the weight off your feet. Stream something new or find those CDs you thought you had forgotten about and listen to something from a while back. The memories, in high definition detail, come flooding back. With R3S it’s time to discover again the music you love and just how enjoyable and relaxing listening can be through a system that will enhance your home and life.

Compact Design, Expansive Sound

Building upon its already impressive performance for 2023, R3 has been further refined and is now named R3S. Outwardly R3S retains the same beautiful compact design with its acoustically tuned handcrafted cabinet and high contrast O-LED display, but inwardly R3S features a powerful new processor and revised circuitry to deliver slicker performance and an even more engaging sound.

Driving the system is a dynamic High Fidelity amplifier combined with our custom NS+ drivers and for R3S we've now included STEREO+ sound processing which we developed for our limited edition R5 Signature. This creates a broader soundstage with depth and realism that extends way beyond R3S’s compact stature. Whatever your taste in music, R3S will fulfil the needs of even the most discerning listener.

Features at a Glance

• Multi-format slot-loading CD player
• Spotify Connect*, Deezer and Amazon Music
• SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
• New generation Bluetooth 5 receiver
• Comprehensive dual alarms and sleep timer
• Dedicated podcast source
• Class leading audio with enhanced Stereo+ sound
• Adaptive EQ provides ideal sound at all volumes
• Acoustically tuned handcrafted enclosure
• Powerful high fidelity Class A-B stereo amplifier
• Ruark NS+ neodymium full range drivers
• Stereo+ sound processing
• Adjustable bass and treble settings
• Intuitive Ruark RotoDial controller
• Remote control with direct access presets included
• Presets to store favourite stations and playlists – 8 per source
• Full control and search with free Oktiv control app
• USB-C port for MP3 playback and phone charging
• Switchable analogue and digital inputs for aux devices
• Multilingual UI (EN, DA, NL, FR, DE, IT, NO, PL, ES, SV)
• Analogue stereo output
• Active subwoofer output
• Headphone output memorises last used volume
• Auto dimming high contrast display
• Automatic standby after 20 minutess of inactivity
• Dimensions: H167 × W420 × D220mm including RotoDial and aerial
• Weight: 5.3kg

Music, Radio and Podcasts, Live and On-demand

R3S directly supports key streaming services including Spotify Connect*, Amazon Music and Deezer, and with its latest generation Bluetooth 5 receiver every other streaming service available. Bluetooth 5 provides excellent sound quality with a more robust and efficient connection meaning that connected devices will run longer without needing a recharge. The Bluetooth function also seamlessly integrates with the volume control on phones and tablets, so when volume is adjusted this also shows on the display of R3S.

Radio is evolving and with its SmartRadio tuner R3S will maximise your enjoyment of this timeless medium. DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners provide access to local and national broadcasts and its Internet Tuner allows you access high quality streams and stations world-wide. In addition with the growth of Podcasts, R3S now has a source dedicated to this increasingly popular format. For listen again shows and whatever your interest, a podcast to suit your taste is only a few clicks away using our slick RotoDial controller or supplied IR remote. Also available is a free Android and iOS control app called Oktiv. This also allows full control of R3S and is particularly useful for searching Internet radio stations and podcasts.

CD Playback and Much More

CD is still a fantastic way to enjoy music and with its high specification player R3S allows customers to reconnect with their CDs and rediscover the fun of browsing cover art and the liner notes on the pull-out sleeves. Alongside standard CDs, R3S will also plays self-made CDs encoded with WAV and MP3 files and in addition displays track and artist information when the data is available on the disc.

On the rear panel we've included a USB-C playback and charge port, a headphone output and switchable analogue and digital inputs so devices such as a Turntable or TV can be easily connected. For film buffs and lovers of bass orientated music, the line outputs can be switched so they can be used for connection to an active subwoofer. We currently have our own subwoofer under development, but many good quality active subwoofers will work with R3S to add an extra level of dynamic realism to its already impressive sound.

Audio
Frequency response 40Hz – 20kHz
Drivers 2 x 75mm Ruark NS+
Amplifier 30W Analogue class AB
Enhancements Bass, treble, loudness, 3D audio
DAC/ADC up to 24-bit 192kHz
Connectivity
Radio DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS (87.5-108MHz) and
Internet Radio
Radio presets 10 presets in each mode
Bluetooth V4.0, SBC, AAC, A2DP, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; WPS2 setup, WEP, WPA & WPA2
Ethernet RJ45
Music services Spotify Connect, Amazon Music,
Deezer, Tidal
Media Compatible with UPnP™ DLNA media servers; MP3 up to 48kHz 320kbps, AAC up to 96kHz 320kbps, FLAC up to 24-bit 48kHz, WAV up to 16-bit 48kHz and 24 bit 44.1kHz, WMA up to 44.1kHz 320kbps
CD support CD, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW discs; MP3, WMA & AAC up to 320 Kbps
Line-in Stereo RCA input (max 2.3Vrms)
Optical input TOSLINK digital input (24-bit 192kHz)
Line-out Line-level stereo RCA (2.0Vrms)
Headphone 3.5mm jack, 25mW into 16-32 Ohm
USB 2.0 Fat32 memory stick playback, 5V 1A (5W)
Aerial Removable telescopic
Aerial connector 75Ω F-type connector
Features
Remote control Infrared
App control UNDOK (iOS & Android)
Display High-contrast OLED
Alarms 2 (daily, once, weekends, weekdays)
Auto standby After 20 mins of inactivity
Adjustable input levels Line in, optical
User interface languages:
EN, DE, FR, ES
General Specifications
Finishes Rich walnut veneer or soft grey with grey
woven grille fabric
Remote batteries 2 x 1.5V AAA
Box contains R3 Compact Music System, universal power adapter with regional plugs, remote control, remote control batteries, telescopic aerial, aerial spanner, quick start guide
Power adapter 100-240VAC 50-60Hz input
14VDC 2.85A 40W output, 1.8m cable, 2.1 x 5.5mm DC plug
Power consumption 1.6W network standby, 5.0W idle
Product dimensions
H167 x W420 x D220mm
Product weight 5.2kg
Inner carton dimensions H370 x W600 x D190mm
Packaged weight 6.9kg