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Ruark Audio R-CD100 USB CD Player, Walnut/Aluminium

Ruark Audio R-CD100 USB CD Player, Walnut/Aluminium

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The Ruark Audio R-CD100 is a USB CD player designed as a source component for the Ruark 100 Series (R410, R610, R710, R810) that, once connected via USB-C, automatically appears as a CD source in the system.

Streaming is convenient – but sometimes you just want to hold a disc, flip through the booklet and hit play. That's exactly what the R-CD100 is for: a slim, cleanly finished slot-loading drive that matches the 100 Series visually and connects with no setup at all. Plug it in, slide in a CD, and it plays.

Why the R-CD100?

The R-CD100 isn't a generic USB drive – it's built specifically for Ruark's 100 Series. A slot-loading mechanism takes in the CD silently; an optimised CD-servo-to-USB interface passes the signal to the R410, R610, R710 or R810. The actual conversion is handled by the music system's own high-quality DAC – so the CD player delivers the best possible source material, without a second conversion stage getting in the way. The acoustically isolated housing with precision-milled top and bottom plates keeps vibration away from the drive.

It connects with the supplied USB-C cable – plug and play, USB 2.0/3.0. As soon as it's connected, "CD" appears as an extra source on your Ruark system's display. No configuring, no drivers.

What you get

A tactile, high-quality way to bring your CD collection back into play – controlled directly from your Ruark system, in the same materials and design language as the rest of the 100 Series. Slot-loading instead of a tray, whisper-quiet in operation, compatible with CD-DA, CD-R and CD-RW.

Plain talk: the R-CD100 is deliberately not a standalone CD player. Without a current Ruark 100 Series system (R410, R610, R710 or R810) it won't work – it doesn't function with another system or with the MK1 predecessors. But if you have exactly this Ruark ecosystem, it's the most elegant CD solution for it.

Who is the R-CD100 for?

Ideal for anyone who already owns a Ruark R410, R610, R710 or R810 and wants their CDs back, with matching looks and seamless control. A handsome, compact companion piece that's happy to sit next to the main system.

Who it's not for: if you're after a universal CD player for any system, look elsewhere – classic CD players with their own outputs exist for that. The R-CD100 is exclusively the CD partner for the Ruark 100 Series.

Our verdict

The R-CD100 does exactly one thing, and does it right: it brings CDs into your Ruark 100 Series system in a stylish, uncomplicated way. Build quality, design and integration are flawless – a small, refined accessory that adds the tactile pleasure of the silver disc to a modern streaming system. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you get it matched to your R410, R610, R710 or R810 – and we set up the connection for you on the spot.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: USB CD player (source component for Ruark 100 Series)
  • Compatibility: Ruark R410, R610, R710, R810 (current generation; not MK1, not standalone)
  • Drive: slot-loading mechanism, acoustically isolated housing
  • Disc formats: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW
  • Interface: USB-C, plug and play (USB 2.0/3.0)
  • Signal processing: via the DAC of the connected Ruark system
  • Controls: eject button + power LED, control via the Ruark system
  • Power supply: USB 5 V / 1 A (5 W max.) via the Ruark system
  • Material/finish: milled aluminium top plate with walnut housing (Walnut/Aluminium) or Swiss Black
  • Dimensions (W×H×D): 175 × 45 × 167 mm
  • Weight: 1.2 kg
  • Warranty: 2 years (Swiss warranty via Timeless Products)
  • Included: R-CD100, USB-C cable, quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Ruark R-CD100 work as a standalone CD player?
No. The R-CD100 is a source component exclusively for the Ruark 100 Series (R410, R610, R710, R810). It connects via USB-C, and sound conversion is handled by the Ruark system. It doesn't work with other systems or with the MK1 predecessors.

How is the R-CD100 connected?
Via the supplied USB-C cable to the USB-C port of your Ruark 100 Series system. Plug and play, with no setup or drivers: as soon as it's connected, "CD" appears as an extra source on the display. Insert a disc and it starts automatically.

Which discs does the R-CD100 play?
The R-CD100 plays audio CDs (CD-DA) as well as self-burned CD-R and CD-RW discs. The slot-loading mechanism takes in the disc without a tray and operates whisper-quiet. It's conveniently controlled via the connected Ruark system.

Why buy the Ruark R-CD100 from HD Zürisee?
Because the R-CD100 only makes sense together with the right Ruark system – and that's exactly where we advise you. We check compatibility with your R410, R610, R710 or R810, set up the connection, and are here for you in person as an experienced specialist team in Wädenswil. Plus a 2-year Swiss warranty: +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls), shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

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