{"product_id":"ruarkaudiomr1mk3charcoal","title":"Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3 Active Speakers (Pair), Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruark Audio MR1 Mk3 is an active stereo speaker pair for your desk that combines amplifiers, Bluetooth aptX HD, a phono input for turntables and further connections in two compact cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo small cabinets, one power cable, no extra amplifier – and still real hi-fi. The MR1 Mk3 is Ruark's answer to the question of just how good desktop sound can really be. Answer: pretty good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MR1's reputation isn't an accident: the previous Mk2 generation was named best desktop speaker by What Hi-Fi? seven times in a row. The Mk3 builds on that – with a slightly larger, newly tuned cabinet, the new NS+ mid\/bass driver and a Class D power stage whose technology is derived from Ruark's flagship R410. More power, more control, deeper bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew with the Mk3: for the first time in the MR1 line, you can connect a turntable directly. The built-in MM phono input turns the two cabinets into a complete vinyl setup – no separate phono preamp needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach cabinet houses an 85 mm NS+ mid\/bass driver with a natural-fibre cone and a 20 mm silk-dome tweeter, driven by 2×25 watts of Class D. The result is a sound with surprisingly deep, clean bass, clear mids and refined highs – noticeably more grown-up than two such small cabinets suggest. A subwoofer output is on board if you want to go even deeper later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottom line: for your desk, a shelf or as a smart second system, they're excellent. If you want to fill a large room, go for active floorstanders instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the MR1 Mk3 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal at the computer, on the sideboard, with your TV (via the optical\/3.5 mm input) or as a compact vinyl setup with an MM turntable. Perfect if you want real hi-fi but don't have room for separate components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho it's not for: if you're after large living-room levels or home-cinema punch, you're better served by bigger active or passive speakers. And if you expect WLAN streaming like Spotify Connect built into the speaker: the MR1 Mk3 streams via Bluetooth, not over WLAN.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MR1 Mk3 is the benchmark for compact desktop speakers – now with a turntable input and noticeably more bass. A complete hi-fi system in two small cabinets that convinces on the desk just as much as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: active stereo speaker pair (desktop\/shelf), 2-way bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier: Class D, 2× 25 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivers per cabinet: 85 mm Ruark NS+ mid\/bass driver, 20 mm silk-dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 50 Hz – 22 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 2.5 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: up to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: version 5.1 with aptX HD (SBC, AAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: MM phono (RCA), combined optical\/analogue 3.5 mm, USB-C audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: subwoofer (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: auto standby, signal wake, adjustable input levels, IR remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions per cabinet (W×H×D): 135 × 202 × 165 mm (H with RotoDial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.2 kg per cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: Walnut, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years (Swiss warranty via Timeless Products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: left and right speaker, power supply, 3 m high-purity connecting cable, remote control incl. battery, quick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable to the Ruark MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The MR1 Mk3 has an integrated phono input for turntables with an MM cartridge. You don't need a separate phono preamp – just plug in your turntable and start playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an amplifier for the MR1 Mk3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The power stages are built into the cabinets (Class D, 2×25 W). You just connect the two speakers to each other and hook up your source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the MR1 Mk3 stream over WLAN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the MR1 Mk3 streams wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD. You simply send WLAN services like Spotify Connect over Bluetooth from your smartphone, tablet or computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the MR1 Mk3 supplied as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The price is for the complete stereo pair – left and right cabinet along with the connecting cable are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Ruark MR1 Mk3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause small speakers with big ambitions live or die by the right placement and source. We'll show you at your desk or shelf what the MR1 Mk3 can do, help you connect a turntable, TV or computer, and give you 2 years of Swiss warranty. Reach us on +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or in person in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003eMore speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003eCables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/netzfilter-stromaufbereitung\"\u003ePower filters \u0026amp; power conditioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ruark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989558751568,"sku":null,"price":498.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ruark-mr1-mk3-aktivlautsprecher-schwarz-stereopaar.jpg?v=1786642136","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ruarkaudiomr1mk3charcoal","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}