Ruark Audio R810 All-in-One Music System, Light Grey (Each)

The Ruark Audio R810 is a high-end all-in-one music system in radiogram format with a built-in 4.1 speaker system, combining network streaming, internet/DAB+ radio, TV sound via HDMI and a phono input in a cabinet one metre wide.

Imagine someone took a classic 1970s radiogram, gutted the analogue innards and replaced them with state-of-the-art streaming technology – the result is the R810. A freestanding piece of furniture that hides its complete stereo system in plain sight, happily standing under the TV instead of a soundbar. The big brother of the R410, just a class more accomplished.

Why the R810?

The R810 is the flagship of the 100 Series. A discrete 5-channel Class AB power stage with 180 watts drives a genuine 4.1 system: two 30 mm silk-dome tweeters, two 100 mm NS+ mid/bass drivers and a 200 mm long-throw subwoofer in its own sealed enclosure. Ruark uses the full one-metre width for a genuine stereo stage – with a clearly focused centre instead of the hole in the middle you'd otherwise expect from a single cabinet.

Connection-wise, it covers everything: HDMI ARC/eARC for the TV, MM phono with RIAA stage for the turntable, optical, line-in and USB-C. Streaming runs via Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast; plus internet radio, DAB/DAB+ and FM with 20 presets.

What you hear

High-calibre converters (112 dB DAC, 32-bit/384 kHz) meet Ruark's speaker heritage – the company built classic box speakers for a long time, and you can hear it. The R810 plays with presence and realism, voices sit cleanly centred, and the built-in subwoofer delivers a bass foundation you feel more than hear. Adaptive tone control, bass/treble adjustment and the Stereo+ function adapt the sound to room and volume – and all this entirely without a subscription, via internet radio, vinyl, CD (via the R-CD100) or local files.

Bottom line: the R810 is tuned honestly neutral from the factory rather than trimmed for effect. Anyone expecting a bathtub-curve sound turns up the bass and treble – but benefits from a linear volume curve that keeps it clean even when played loud. For its size, it's not the loudest, but one of the most balanced of its kind. There's no dedicated control app – it's controlled via the native streaming apps, the RotoDial and the wireless remote control.

Who is the R810 for?

Ideal if you want a complete, statement-making system as one beautiful piece of furniture – for the living room, as high-quality TV sound instead of a soundbar, or as the centrepiece for vinyl and streaming listening. For anyone who cares about design just as much as sound and doesn't want a stack of equipment.

Who it's not for: if you want a compact solution for the bedroom or office, you're better served by the smaller R410. If you need maximum level for large, open lofts, plan a classic component setup with large floorstanding speakers. And if you want to play CDs directly, add the Ruark R-CD100 – the R810 itself has no drive.

Our verdict

The R810 is Ruark's showpiece: a metre-wide radiogram that builds a surprisingly convincing stereo stage, stays honest and balanced sonically, and looks like a designer piece of furniture. Anyone who wants a full-fledged system that makes a statement in the room instead of hiding will find one of the most beautiful solutions here. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we deliver it, fit the stand, and tune it to your room.

Technical specifications

• Type: all-in-one streaming music system with built-in 4.1 speaker system (radiogram)
• Amplifier: 180 W, discrete 5-channel Class AB power stage
• Speakers: 2× 30 mm Ruark silk-dome NS+ tweeters, 2× 100 mm Ruark NS+ paper-cone mid/bass drivers, 1× 200 mm Ruark long-throw subwoofer
• Frequency response: 25 Hz – 22 kHz
• Cabinet: separate bass-reflex satellite enclosures + sealed subwoofer enclosure
• DAC/ADC: 112 dB DAC (32-bit/384 kHz), 110 dB ADC (32-bit/192 kHz)
• Streaming: Spotify/Tidal/Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, UPnP/DLNA
• Radio: internet radio, DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS, 20 presets
• Bluetooth: version 5.1 with aptX HD (SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP)
• Inputs: HDMI ARC/eARC, MM phono with RIAA (up to 8 mV), optical (24-bit/96 kHz), line-in (RCA, max 2.3 Vrms), USB-C
• Network: WLAN (Wi-Fi 6) and Ethernet (RJ45)
• Controls: RotoDial, 4-inch colour TFT, Ruark RM07 rechargeable wireless remote control (no app)
• CD: via external USB CD drive Ruark R-CD100 (optional)
• Dimensions cabinet (W×H×D): 1000 × 152 × 400 mm; with stand 1000 × 650 × 435 mm
• Weight: 27 kg (stand 4.4 kg)
• Finishes: Light Grey, Walnut
• Warranty: 2 years (Swiss warranty via Timeless Products)
• In the box: R810, chrome stand + chrome legs, power cable, RM07 remote control with USB-C charging cable, telescopic antenna, antenna key, quick-start guide

Frequently asked questions

Does the Ruark R810 have built-in speakers?
Yes. The R810 is a complete 4.1 system with two tweeters, two mid/bass drivers and its own 200 mm subwoofer, driven by a 180-watt Class AB amplifier. You don't need any additional speakers – everything is built into the metre-wide cabinet.

What's the difference between the R810 and the R410?
The R810 is the larger flagship: one metre wide, with a 4.1 system including a separate 200 mm subwoofer and 180 watts, plus the chrome stand as a freestanding piece of furniture. The R410 is the compact variant for a shelf or smaller rooms – the R810 offers more stage, more bass and more presence.

Can I connect the R810 to my TV?
Yes, via HDMI ARC/eARC. The R810 replaces the soundbar and reproduces TV sound with genuine stereo width and its own subwoofer bass – a clear step up from TV speakers. It can be controlled via the TV remote.

Can I connect a turntable or CD player?
Yes. The R810 has a built-in MM phono input with RIAA stage for turntables. A CD drive is not built in – but via USB-C you can add the matching Ruark R-CD100. There's also an optical input, line-in and USB-C.

Why buy the Ruark R810 at HD Zürisee?
Because a piece of furniture in this class lives or dies by the right placement and setup. We deliver the R810, fit the stand, set up streaming, TV and turntable, and find the best spot in the room. As an experienced team in Wädenswil, we're personally there for you – with 2 years of Swiss warranty: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Goes well with

• Turntables
• CD players & CD transports
• Power filters & power conditioning
• TVs