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audiolab 8300CDQ

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:33:17 +0000

MQA

Taking it to the next level the 8300CDQ now includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download.

The Sound of Science

The 8300CDQ adds further ﬂexibility by incorporating a dedicated direct-coupled headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry. Accessed via a front-mounted 6.35mm socket, its gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types.

The ﬁnal key feature introduced in the 8300CDQ is decoding of MQA (Master Quality Authenticated). The brainchild of Meridian Audio co-founder Bob Stuart, MQA is a digital audio format designed for high-resolution music streaming and is available via subscription to Tidal’s ‘HiFi’ tier (among other sources). The 8300CDQ unpacks MQA data – received via the USB input – at the original ﬁle’s full resolution and passes the signal through its DAC and preamp stages, ready to feed a power amp or active speakers.

Audiolab’s MQA decoding solution was developed by John Westlake, one of Britain’s foremost digital audio experts. There are various ways to enable MQA playback on audio devices, and not all are equal sonically. Westlake’s solution maximises the format’s potential, just as the 8300CDQ’s design draws the best sound quality from other audio codecs and, of course, CDs

Launched in 2010, the original Westlake-designed Audiolab CD players – the 8200CD and 8200CDQ– were universally acclaimed for their superb sound quality and ﬂexible facilities. In 2015, the 8300 Series arrived and both 8200 Series players were replaced by the 8300CD, building upon its predecessors’ formidable reputation. It has taken until now for this player to be joined by the enhanced 8300CDQ, further developing Audiolab’s classic line of CD players to reach still greater heights.

• Slot-loading CD transport mechanism
Fast in operation and neat in design, the 8300CDQ’s slot-loading CD transport delivers excellent reliability. A read-ahead digital buﬀer reduces disc-reading errors, enabling scratched CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms to be played. High disc stability and low susceptibility to resonance contribute to the 8300CDQ’s superb CD sound quality.

• High-resolution digital inputs
Five digital inputs comprise 1x asynchronous USB and 4x S/PDIF (2x coaxial and 2x optical). Hi-res digital audio is supported up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256, and USB HID compatibility enables driverless control of a connected PC, Mac or media player.

• 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC
The CD transport and digital inputs feed a DAC section with an ESS Sabre32 Reference chip nestling at its heart, utilising HyperStream architecture and ESS Technology’s Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range. No company knows more about making the most of this 32-bit, eight-channel hybrid multi-bit Delta-Sigma DAC technology than Audiolab; the 8200CD and 8200CDQ were among the ﬁrst audio components to use it and the company has been honing its implementation ever since. The conversion process involves 512 DAC elements (256 per channel) each operating at 84.672MHz – all digital audio sources, whatever the sample rate, are upsampled or oversampled to this frequency.

• Exemplary jitter reduction
Around the DAC chip are extensive measures to reduce jitter (digital distortion) to vanishingly low levels. Careful circuit layout and low-noise power supplies complement the DAC’s patented Sabre32 sample rate converter and clever DPLL (Digital Phase Locked Loop) circuit, radically reducing time domain errors from all digital input sources.

8300CDQ Specifications:

Finish	Fine Textured Aluminium (Black / Silver)
Display	POLED 128×64 pixels 2.7″
Standby Feature	Yes
12V Trigger	Yes
CD Mechanism	Slot-Loading
DSD Compatible	Yes (DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256)
Disc Compatibility	CD/CDR
DAC	ESS Sabre32 9018 chip
Resolution	32 bits
Sampling Frequency	Optical,Coaxial, AES: 32kHz – 192kHz
	USB:32kHz – 384kHz(PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Maximum Sampling Frequency	Optical,Coaxial, AES: 192kHz
	USB: 384kHz (PCM) / 11.2M (DSD256)
Output Voltage	4.2Vrms ±0.1 (Balanced)
	2.1Vrms ±0.1 (Unbalanced)
Output Impedance	10Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.002% (1kHz, 0dB, 20Hz ~ 20kHz, A weighted)
Frequency Response	20Hz – 20kHz (± 0.2dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N)	<-100dB A Weighted (Balanced)
	<-98dB A Weighted (Unbalanced)
Dyanmic Range (A Weighted)	>100dB (Balanced)
	>98dB (Unbalanced)
Crosstalk (@1kHz)	<-130dB (Balanced)
	<-120dB (Unbalanced)
Standby Power Consumption	<0.5W
Power Requirements	240V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	230V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	115V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	100V ~ 50 – 60Hz
Dimension(mm) (W x H x D)	444 X 80 X 317
Carton size(mm) ( W X H X D)	500 x 140 x 455
Weight	6.0kg (Net)
	7.5kg (Gross)

audiolab Omnia

admin — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:04:14 +0000

Vysokovýkonná CD mechanika

Mimoriadne robustná a spoľahlivá – CD mechanika Omnia stavia na najlepšom prenose CD 6000CDT vo svojej triede s digitálnou vyrovnávacou pamäťou na čítanie dopredu, aby sa znížili zlyhania pri čítaní disku. Vďaka tomuto výkonu CD mechaniky, Omnia dokáže prehrať poškriabané a poškodené CD, ktoré sú bežnými mechanizmami nečitateľné.

Pripojenie tradičných zdroje zvuku

Použitím vysokokvalitných analógových obvodov predzosilňovača, podobných uznávanej sérii audiolab 6000, spojených s linkovými RCA vstupmi na pripojenie analógových zdrojov, je zabezpečený čo najjednoduchší obvod predzosilňovača . Použitím vysokokvalitných komponentov na udržanie čistoty signálu s linkovými vstupnými signálmi prechádzajúcimi do presného analógového stupňa hlasitosti je Omnia sama osebe vynikajúcim predzosilňovačom.

Vyhradený MM phono vstup znamená, že gramofón môže byť priamo pripojený k Omnii prostredníctvom vysokokvalitného, nízkošumového phono prehrávača s presnou RIAA ekvalizáciou. Táto phono scéna je pokračujúcim vývojom ocenenej série 6000 – navrhnutá tak, aby čo najviac vyťažila z hudby, ktorá sa nachádza na vašich LP.

Sieťové prehrávanie zvuku

Pre sieťové prehrávanie zvuku je audiolab Omnia vybavený ethernetovým portom, ktorý umožňuje káblové pripojenie a požiadavky na širšiu škálu pásma digitálneho zvuku s vysokým rozlíšením.

Pre čo najpohodlnejší prístup k bezdrôtovému prehrávaniu hudby ponúka Omnia pripojenie Bluetooth s vysokou kvalitou a nízkou latenciou so štandardom Bluetooth aptX.

Wi-Fi sieť 6000A Play je poháňaná DTS Play-Fi: platformou ovládanou aplikáciou umožňujúcou vysokokvalitný bezdrôtový zvuk pre celú domácnosť, schopný streamovať hudbu vo vysokom rozlíšení až do 24-bit/192 kHz a podporovaný vyššou rad zavedených audio značiek ako ktorákoľvek iná bezdrôtová platforma.

USB DAC sekcia a ďalšie funkcionality

Sekcia USB DAC je postavená na dlhoročnom partnerstve audiolabu s mnohonásobne oceňovaným ESS9038 Q2M SABRE 32 Reference DAC vykonáva D/A konverziu s využitím 32-bitovej architektúry HypersStream II ESS Technology a Time Domain Jitter Eliminator na poskytovanie ultranízkeho šumu a vysokého dynamického rozsahu.

Žiadna spoločnosť nevie viac o tom, ako čo najlepšie využiť túto technicky (vynikajúcu, ale náročnú) DAC ako audiolab; Univerzálne uznávaný M-DAC bol jedným z prvých audio komponentov, ktoré obsahovali čip ESS už v roku 2011 a odvtedy spoločnosť zdokonaľovala jeho implementáciu.

Prostredníctvom sekcie USB DAC ponúka audiolab Omnia aj úplné dekódovanie MQA (Master Quality Authenticated). MQA je ocenená britská technológia, ktorá poskytuje zvuk pôvodnej master nahrávky. Omnia obsahuje technológiu dekodéra MQA, ktorá vám umožňuje prehrávať zvukové súbory a streamy MQA – prijaté cez USB vstup – v plnom rozlíšení pôvodného súboru a prenášať signál cez DAC a predzosilňovač. Súbory MQA sú dostupné napríklad prostredníctvom „HiFi“ TIDAL (spoplatnená verzia).

IPS LC displej

Audiolab Omnia využíva farebný IPS LCD displej, ktorý ponúka vyššiu čistotu farieb a nižšiu spotrebu energie ako TFT displeje. Prostredníctvom podmanivého displeja ponúka audiolab Omnia zjednodušené všeobecné používateľské rozhranie a grafickú integráciu s vaším zdrojom hudby a formátmi prehrávania. Používa tiež úplne nový protokol pre zobrazenie VU metra v reálnom čase, čím dodáva veľmi funkčnému, dobre vyzerajúcemu rozhraniu displeja ďalšiu Hi-Fi vychytávku.

ROON

audiolab Omnia testovaný na Roon, čím sa otvára ďalšiemu svetu hudby. Základným cieľom spoločnosti Roon je poskytovať konzistentne vynikajúcu používateľskú skúsenosť. Tento cieľ nekončí pri softvéri… zážitok siaha až po hardvér na prehrávanie zvuku, bez ohľadu na výrobcu. Ako partner Roon Tested poskytlo audiolab spoločnosti Roon vybavenie na testovanie s množstvom rôznych operačných systémov a počítačov. Audiolab má priamy vzťah so spoločnosťou Roon a v mnohých prípadoch má tím podpory spoločnosti Roon zariadenia audiolab vždy po ruke, takže sa môžete s istotou rozhodnúť používať hardvér audiolab s Roon.

Roon transformuje zážitok z prehliadania hudby. Fotografie umelca, titulky, životopisy, recenzie, texty, dátumy turné a skladatelia sa nachádzajú automaticky a následne sú prepojené pomocou odkazov, aby sa vytvoril digitálny časopis o vašej zbierke, v ktorom sa dá prehľadávať.

Roon nájde všetky rovnaké prepojenia medzi vašimi osobnými súbormi a miliónmi skladieb dostupných na TIDAL, takže môžete začať s hudbou, ktorú poznáte, a potom skúmať a objavovať novú hudbu zo sveta mimo vašej zbierky.

Okrem prehliadania hudby je Roon multi-izbová, sieťovo prepojená audio platforma pre viacerých používateľov postavená podľa náročných štandardov audiofilov. Ponúka funkcie ako bitovo dokonalé prehrávanie, prevzorkovanie DSD a PCM a iné.

Like To Use Headphones

The Omnia incorporates a dedicated headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry. Its gain bandwidth and high slew rate ensure a dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types – more boxes ticked for this most all-in-one of all-in-one systems!

Pripojte sa s Omniou s nulovou zložitosťou

Napájanie vašich reproduktorov je z hľadiska konfigurácie hračka. Jednoducho pripojte svoje pasívne reproduktory k audiolabu Omnia a máte prístup k svetu zdrojov hudby s dokonalým prehrávaním.

Diskrétny stupeň výkonového zosilňovača triedy AB dodáva 50 W na kanál do 8 ohmov, s maximálnym dodaním prúdu 9 ampérov, do náročných záťaží. Výstupný stupeň diskrétnych obvodov výkonového zosilňovača využíva topológiu CFB (Complementary Feedback), ktorá zaisťuje vynikajúcu linearitu a vynikajúcu tepelnú stabilitu, pretože kľudový prúd je udržiavaný nezávisle od teploty výstupných tranzistorov. Značný 200VA toroidný transformátor, po ktorom nasleduje kapacita zásobníka 4 × 15 000 uF (celkovo 60 000 uF), pomáha zosilňovaču udržiavať pevnú kontrolu nad hudbou a zároveň umožňuje vynikajúci dynamický rozsah. Viac než len špička vo svojej triede, Omnia je špičkou vo svojej triede z hľadiska výkonu zosilňovača!

Špecifikácia audiolab Omnia:

General Description	Integrated Ampliﬁer
Design Philosophy and Core Technology	2x50W (8ohm) / 2x75W (4ohm) Class AB
	ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
	– 4.3″ (800x480mm) large size full view IPS LCD
	Built in certiﬁed hardware MQA Full decoder (PC USB, Coax/Optical)
	CD playback compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW discs
	USB memory device support (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV)
	DTS Play-Fi technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
	Streaming service support includes Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, KKBox, SiriusXM, Napster, Internet Radio, Deezer, iHeartRadio, PANDORA, Qobuz, QQmusic and more
	Multi-room / multi speaker group support
	Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX/aptX LL) streaming
	Low Noise Moving Magnet Phono stage
	Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone AMP
	Integrated / PRE-POWER / PRE only Modes
	Android / iOS / Kindle Fire / Windows PC Control Support
	USB ﬁrmware upgrade input
Inputs	3 x Analogue, 1 x Phono (MM) , 1 x Power Ampliﬁer, 2 x SPDIF (Coax),
	2 x SPDIF (Optical), 1 x DTS Play-Fi Streaming, 1xPC USB(USB B),
	1xUSB HDD(USB A), 1 x Bluetooth(aptX/aptX LL), 1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs	1 x PRE Ampliﬁer, 1 x Stereo Speaker, 1 x Headphone, 1 x 12V Trigger
Sampling Frequency	Optical / Coaxial:44.1kHz —192kHz
	Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz —192kHz PC USB: 44.1kHz – 768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Preampliﬁer Section
Gain	+8dB (Line)
	+47dB (Phono MM)
Input Sensitivity	720mV (Line, Volume = 0dB)
	3.1mV (Phone MM, Volume=0dB)
Input Impedance	10K (Line)
	47K // 100pF (Phono MM)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.0004% (1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
Frequency Response	20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
Output Voltage	2.3V max. (Volume = 0dB)
Output Impedance	100 ohm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>110dB (Line,A-weighted)
	76dB (Phono MM,A-weighted)
DAC
D to A Converte	ES9038Q2M
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.0006% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz)	2.1Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency	Optical, Coaxial: 192KHz
	Ethernet,Wi-Fi: 192KHz
	USB A：48kHz
	PC USB: PCM768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N)	114dB (A-weighted)
Power Ampliﬁer Section
Gain	+29dB
Rated Power Output	2 x 50W (8 ohm, THD < 1%)
	2 x 75W (4 ohm, THD < 1%)
Frequency Response	20Hz-20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.003% (1kHz @ 40W / 8ohm)
Input Sensitivity	720mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)	110dB (A – weighted)
Max. Output Current	9A
Headphone Ampliﬁer
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
Output Impedance	10ohm
Load impedance	20-600 ohm
General
Standby Power Consumption	< 0.5W
Net Weight	9.1kg
Gross Weight	11kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)	440 x156 x 327
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D)	540 x 412 x 210
Finish	Black / Silver
Power Requirements (depending on region)	220-240V ~ 50/ 60Hz
	100-120V ~ 50/ 60Hz
Standard Accessories	Power Cord, Remote Control,User Manual, Antennas, etc.

audiolab 6000CDT

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:56:22 +0000

Audiolab 6000A – Zvuk vedy

The 6000CDT is the latest CD transport from audiolab. Using audiolab’s slot loading mechanism, the transport uses read-ahead digital buﬀering to reduce disc reading failures and deliver the highest level of digital signal extraction from a wide range of CDs, even capable of reading scratched and damaged CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms. The onboard digital decoder utilises digital coax and optical outputs to deliver the maximum versatility.

The master clock is controlled by a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator, enabling the digital output from both coaxial and optical sockets to exhibit vanishingly low levels of jitter (digital distortion).

In addition, the coaxial output is fed from a differential line driver to ensure a flawless digital signal reaches the accompanying DAC – naturally, the 32-bit DAC section in the 6000A integrated amp is a superb sonic match.

By mounting the transport in its own, electromagnetically shielded enclosure, and including a dedicated power supply, the digital signal extraction from any CD is as accurate and precise as it is possible to achieve.

6000N Play Specifications:

Digital Output Voltage Level	600±50mVpp
Frequency response	<0.01dB @ 20-20kHz
Output Impedance	75±1Ω
Max Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz
Max. Power Consumption	15W
Standby Power Consumption	<0.5W
Power Requirements	240V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	230V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	115V ~ 50 – 60Hz
	100V ~ 50 – 60Hz
Dimensions (mm )	(W x H x D) 445 x 80 x 307mm – including feet, terminals and controls
Carton Size (mm )	(W x H x D) 512 x 467x 146
Weight	5.4kg (Net)

Naim CD 5SI

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:10:59 +0000

CD5 Si CD Player

Driven by our relentless search for the highest possible sound and engineering quality, the CD5 Si has benefited from
key improvements in its latest incarnation. It features an upgraded Burr Brown DAC chip, a more stable DAC clock, higher voltage supply rails and the pièce de resistance – a brand new CD transport. The CD5 Si CD player sets a new standard for musical performance at entry level, especially when partnered with the complementary NAIT 5Si, our 60W per channel introduction to highperformance integrated amplification.

Suspended transport with low-mass clamping system and radial arc tray to avoid resonance
Discrete digital and analogue power supplies for superior isolation
Low-energy-transfer feet plus stiff, lowvibration enclosure to resist microphonic degradation of sound quality

Si Series

Offering purity of sound and a tangible connection to the music, the Si Series will reveal the world of hi-fi separates. The outstanding CD5 Si CD player is valued as a benchmark for providing hours of audio enjoyment. Paired with the NAIT 5Si, the system provides a high-end audio experience.
for anyone with a precious CD music library.

Technology & Craft

The CD5si name may only differ from its CD5i predecessor by one character, but under the skin there’s numerous fundamental improvements and advances – each one aimed at extracting more music and enjoyment from every CD. To begin with, the CD5si digital to analogue converter chip has been upgraded to a Burr Brown PCM1793 – a device very closely related to the one used in the NDX high-end streaming player. The CD5si also benefits from a more stable DAC clock, higher voltage power supply rails, a revised analogue filter design and a brand new CD transport and laser optics. All these changes were driven by our relentless search for engineering reliability and sound quality, and the benefit of each change was confirmed after many hours of listening.

However, just as change can bring improvement, there’s often nothing wrong with sticking to your guns, so the CD5si retains all of its predecessor’s best features and Naim Audio trademarks. The unique Naim Audio swing-out CD drawer, laser tracking and digital error correction software, discrete analogue output electronics, and a die-cast, non-magnetic enclosure construction that helps ensure the electronics within can extract the most music possible from every CD.

Technical specification:

Audio Outputs

De-emphasis ±0.1dB referred to main response

Line Outputs Fixed (level) 2.1V RMS at 1kHz

THD + N <0.007%, 10Hz – 20kHz at full level

Load Impedance 10kΩ (min.)

Output Impedance 10Ω (max.)

Analogue DIN, RCA

Frequency Response 10Hz – 20kHz, -0.6dB at 20Hz

Formats

CD Formats Red Book

Disc Compatability CD, CD-R

Physical

Weight 5.9 kg

Dimensions (HxWxD) 70 x 432 x 301 mm

Power

Power Consumption 9VA (stop mode), 12VA (play mode), 16VA (peak)

Supply Voltage 100V, 115V, 230V; 50 or 60Hz

Useful links:

CD 5SI Manual:

https://www.naimaudio.com/sites/default/files/products/downloads/files/12-001-0034%20Iss.%209C%20CDs%20Eng.pdf

Brochure:

https://www.naimaudio.com/sites/default/files/products/downloads/files/cd5i_nait5i_brochure_english.pdf

Ruark Audio R7 MK3

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:32:38 +0000

Brand Ruark

Colour Walnut

USB 1

Weight (KG) 30

Remote Control yes

Bluetooth Yes

Internet Radio Services Yes

Smartphone control Yes

Dimensions WxDxH (mm) 1000 x 425 x 650

Wi-Fi Built In yes

CD Player yes

Power Output – Watts per CH 160w

Tuner Radio DAB/FM

Phono Input Yes – MM

Optical Digital Inputs 2

Audio Outputs 1

Sub Output No

Headphone Output Yes

Tone Controls Yes

Analogue RCA Inputs 2

DLNA Compliant Yes

Luxurious wood and lacquer finishes
Ruark have a long held reputation for producing some of the finest wood-finished speakers and the R7 MK3 is no exception. Using real wood veneers and soft lacquer finishes, immaculately wrapped around a curved cabinet, the R7 MK3 is as good to look at as it sounds. Contrasting satin black (with walnut finish) or natural cherry (with grey finish) spindle legs are also supplied, although these can be changed for puck feet if you’d prefer to position the system on a shelf or cabinet.

Room-filling sound
The R7 MK3 is the largest R-Series Ruark speaker system and this gives it a powerful and enveloping sound. Featuring a 160 watt amplifier, the R7 MK3 has enough power for larger rooms and is easily capable of matching most conventional separate systems for sheer volume of sound. Augmenting the stereo speakers, a built-in subwoofer gives a deep bass that firmly underpins all types of music.

All connections – covered
Within this sleek console, masses of music options are catered for. Streaming via Spotify Connect (with Premium account), Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal are all on hand. The wi-fi and Ethernet connection also streams Internet radio. If you’d prefer, there’s DAB/FM radio and a quality CD player. An HD Bluetooth connection lets you stream music from your smartphone or tablet or, if you prefer a wired connection there’s also a USB interface. With digital and analogue inputs, it’s also easy to connect a wide range of other sources, including TV and turntable.

Streaming star
Connect up to your Broadband connection via wi-fi or Ethernet and stream all the music you want. Compatible with popular services such as Spotify Connect (with Premium account), Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal, the R5 gives you access to a near limitless range of music. If you enjoy listening to radio from around the world, Internet radio services, including catch-up services are also on hand.

DAB and FM radio
With a choice of DAB, DAB+ and FM, the R5 is well equipped for tuning into a wide range of radio stations both here and abroad. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) gives access to the widest range of stations in the UK, in crisp and clear digital sound quality. DAB+ is available across countries European countries and offers even higher levels of sound quality. In case your favourite stations aren’t available in DAB, then this Ruark radio is also equipped with an FM tuner.

HD Bluetooth connection
Featuring the latest high resolution Bluetooth audio technology, the R5 offers a top quality local wireless connection. Bluetooth connectivity usually means a loss in sound quality but, thanks to the R7’s aptX HD output, Bluetooth wireless sound is better quality than ever. Working up to 24 bit/48kHz, the R5 offers Hi-Res audio to beat CD – cable-free. Just pair with a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Multi-room ready
Download the Ruark LINK app and you’ve not only got effortless control but also the ability to create a multi-room system. Compatible with the MRX, R2 Mk3 and R5 models, you can use any combination of these systems around your home and control them all via the LINK app. Available for Apple iOS and Android devices, the app lets you play the same music all around your home or different music, at different levels in individual rooms.

Connect it all – including your TV and turntable
Perfect for giving your TV and set-top box a boost in quality, the R7 features two digital optical inputs. Link up and enjoy a boost to the sound that exceeds most sound bases. A built-in phono pre-amp means you can also wire up your (MM) turntable. Another two line level sources let you connect other sources, such as a voice-controlled device. With the USB socket, you can playback music on your smartphone while simultaneously charging it. Line level and headphone outputs are also standard.

Ruark Audio R3 Compact Music System

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:13:30 +0000

Brand Ruark

Colour Walnut

Clock/Alarm yes

Text Display yes

Power Output – Watts per CH 30w

Tuner Radio DAB+/DAB/FM

Phono Input No

Optical Digital Inputs 1

USB Input USB-C

Audio Outputs 1

Sub Output No

Headphone Output Yes

Tone Controls Yes

Remote Control yes

Bluetooth Yes

Internet Radio Services Yes

Analogue RCA Inputs 1

Wi-Fi Built In yes

CD Player yes

Weight (KG) 5.3

DLNA Compliant Yes

Smartphone control Yes

Freq Response (Hz) 40 – 20,000

Speaker Dimensions WxDxH (mm) 420 x 220 x 167

Power Consumption – Standby 2

Stream your favourite music
Connect up to your Broadband connection via wi-fi or Ethernet and stream all the music you want. Compatible with popular services such as Spotify Connect (with Premium account), Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal, the R3 gives you access to a near limitless range of music. If you enjoy listening to radio and podcasts from around the world, Internet radio services, including catch-up services are also on hand. Finally, UPnP connectivity lets you connect to a DNLA compatible music server, for personal music library playback.

CD player
For full compatibility with your treasured discs, the R3 is equipped with a built-in CD player. This high quality player lets you play all your existing discs without the need to transfer them to a storage device. The multi-format player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA and AAC (320 Kbps) encoded music discs.

SmartRadio Tuner
As well as Internet radio, the R3 is equipped with a DAB/FM tuner. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) gives access to the widest range of stations, in crisp and clear digital sound quality. In case your favourite stations aren’t available in DAB, this Ruark radio is also equipped with an FM tuner.

Wireless Bluetooth connection
High quality Bluetooth aptX connectivity gives you near CD quality sound, wirelessly. Connect your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth music source and effortlessly stream your stored music or streaming music services.

Connect more
Perfect for giving your TV or games console a boost in quality, the R3 features a digital optical input. Link it up and you’ll enjoy a boost to the sound that easily beats most TV’s built-in speakers. RCA phono inputs are ideal for connecting analogue sources – such as a turntable with built-in phonostage, or even a cassette deck (RCA phono outputs are also standard). For a direct connection with your HiRes player, smartphone or computer, there’s also a USB-C connection for playback and charge.

Top quality sound
It might be small, but that doesn’t stop the R3 from offering top quality sound. The Class A/B amplifier delivers 30 watts for dynamic music delivery. Combined with the Ruark neodymium NS+ speakers, you also get the perfect balance between detail and refinement, making this a very natural-sounding system.

Alarm and remote
With its OLED display, large format clock and built-in alarm, the R3 makes a premium bedside system. The easily programmed, dual alarm comes with a wide range of features, including once, daily, weekday and weekend settings plus snooze and sleep timers. An infrared remote control is also supplied.

Luxurious wood and lacquer finishes
Ruark have a long held reputation for producing some of the finest wood-finished speakers and the R3 is no exception. Using real wood veneers and soft lacquer finishes, immaculately wrapped around a curved cabinet, the R3 is as good to look at as it sounds.

Ruark Audio R2 Mk4

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:42:22 +0000

Technical specification

• Top sound with exceptional stereo imaging
• Comprehensive Wi-Fi streaming with Spotify Connect and support for Deezer and Amazon Music
• The latest generation of Bluetooth 5
• SmartRadio tuner with internet radio, DAB, DAB+, FM
• USB-C port for playback/charging
• Optional infrared remote control
•Analogue input, headphone output
• Color LCD display with automatic dimming
• Class AB amplifier with high sound quality
• Ruark NS+ neodymium transducers
• Finish: light cream lacquer or “espresso” lacquer with walnut grid
• Dimensions: H 185 x W 340 x D 150 mm, including controls and antenna
• Weight: 2.9 kg

A Slim, Elegant Profile

The new R2 brings one of our longest-established models right up to date, while retaining key features that made our original R2 a popular music system since its launch in 2007. The most obvious change from its predecessors is its slimmer footprint. Such elegant new proportions allow R2 to be placed almost anywhere in the home and make it perfect for a windowsill or bookcase.

The appearance of R2 is simple yet stunning. The enclosure, with precise lines and soft contours, combines with the hand crafted slatted wood grille to create a timeless retro-modern feel. Along with its bonded glass display and our trademark RotoDial controller, R2 is undoubtedly a Ruark design and the quality remains clear.

Features at a Glance

Striking and dynamic sound quality
Spotify Connect*, Deezer & Amazon Music
New generation Bluetooth 5 receiver

SmartRadio with Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM tuners
Comprehensive dual alarms and sleep timer
Dedicated podcast source

The Complete System

A complete music system, R2 is equipped with DAB/DAB+, FM and internet tuners with pre-sets, and directly supports major streaming services including Spotify*, Amazon Music and Deezer, and with a quality Bluetooth receiver every other streaming service available. The Bluetooth function also seamlessly integrates with the volume function on phones and tablets, so volume can be easily raised or reduced as desired. R2 also features a USB-C charge and playback port, switchable auxiliary line input and headphone output. Remote control is available through the free Oktiv app, or a compact IR handset is available as an optional extra.

Full of Useful Features

Our new colour graphic display clearly shows time, alarm and programme information and with internet based sources you can choose between text display or station and album artwork by pressing the volume control. The display intensity can also be set as you want it and auto-adjusts to suit ambient light levels. With two comprehensive alarms and a sleep timer, R2 also makes a great bedside companion.

Like all Ruark products, the R2 incorporates carefully selected technologies to deliver wonderfully clear and effortless sound. The linear amplifier linked with our NS+ drivers and adaptive equalisation provides the perfect sound balance for enjoying music and spoken-word at all volume levels, making R2 an essential way to relax and unwind in today’s often manic world.

Control at Your Fingertips

Optional compact remote is a convenient addition to R2 and with four direct pre-set buttons you can quickly access your favourite stations and playlists. Also available is a new free to download Android and iOS app called Oktiv. This also allows full control of R2 Mk4 and is particularly useful for searching radio stations and podcasts.

Ruark Audio R5

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:04:40 +0000

Brand Ruark

USB 1

Weight (KG) 9.5

DLNA Compliant Yes

Remote Control yes

Bluetooth Yes

Internet Radio Services Yes

Smartphone control Yes

Dimensions WxDxH (mm) 520 × 300 x 142

Analogue RCA Inputs 1

Wi-Fi Built In yes

CD Player yes

Internet Radio yes

Clock/Alarm yes

Text Display yes

Power Output – Watts per CH 90

Tuner Radio DAB+/DAB/FM

Phono Input Yes – MM

Optical Digital Inputs 1

Audio Outputs 1

Headphone Output Yes

Tone Controls Yes

Loudness Control Yes

SYNCHRONISED SOUND

With its powerful sound R5 will fill your room with music, but with its ‘multi-room’ capabilities it’s easy to wirelessly link and sync with our other internet enabled models such as MRx and R7 Mk3 to provide synchronised sound wherever you want it around your home. Linking and syncing with other units means that you can tailor the sound level around your home, just as you want, so whether you want to relax or party, with R5 you can do all this and more.

Ruark Audio R4 Mk3

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:52:30 +0000

Brand Ruark

Power Output – Watts per CH 80w total

Weight (KG) 7

USB 1

Audio Inputs 1 x 3.5mm

Tuner Radio DAB/FM

Remote Control yes

Bluetooth Yes

Wireless Connection No

Analogue Audio Output Yes

Digital Audio Output No

Headphone Output Yes

Dimensions HxWxD (mm) 140 x 440 x 250

Clock/Alarm yes

CD Player yes

Optical Digital Inputs 1

Analogue RCA Inputs 1

Powerful sound
Featuring a 2.1 audio system, with built-in subwoofer, the R4 MK3 punches hard. Matched to an 80-watt amplifier, the R4 MK3 has ample power to fill the largest rooms. For a more spacious sound, 3D enhanced mode gives an immersive feel to the music.

CD player
Unlike many other compact system, the R4 MK3 features a built-in CD player. This high quality player lets you play all your existing discs without the need to transfer them to a storage device. It also plays back MP3, AAC and WMA encoded music discs.

DAB and FM radio
With a choice of DAB, DAB+ and FM, the R4 is well equipped for tuning into a wide range of radio stations both here and abroad. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) gives access to the widest range of stations in the UK, in crisp and clear digital sound quality. DAB+ is available across countries European countries and offers even higher levels of sound quality. In case your favourite stations aren’t available in DAB, then this Ruark radio is also equipped with an FM tuner.

Wireless Bluetooth connection
High quality Bluetooth aptX connectivity gives you near CD quality sound, wirelessly. Connect up your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth music source and you can effortless stream your stored music or streaming music services such as Spotify and Tidal.

Connect it all
Perfect for giving your TV a boost in quality, the R4 MK3 features a digital optical input. Link it up and you’ll enjoy a boost to the sound that matches the best sound bases. Connect up two other sources, such as an MP3 player or even a turntable (with phono pre-amp built-in) and you’ve got the makings of a complete system. With the USB socket you can playback music on your smartphone while simultaneously charging it. A headphone socket is also standard.

Cambridge Audio AXC35

admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:02:29 +0000

THD @ 1KHZ -10DBFS

<0.01%

D/A CONVERTOR

Wolfson Microelectronics WM8524

GAPLESS PLAYBACK

Yes

FILTER

2 -pole Butterworth filter

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (+/-0.4DB)

20Hz – 20kHz

THD @ 1KHZ 0DBFS

<0.006%

S/N RATIO, A WEIGHTED

>93dB

CROSSTALK @1KHZ

<-98dB

CROSSTALK @20KHZ

<-95dB

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

<50 ohms

MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION

15W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION

<0.5W

DIMENSIONS

75 x 430 x 305mm (3.0 x 16.9 x 12.2”)

WEIGHT

4.3kg (9.5lbs)

S/PDIF OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

<75 ohms

IN THE BOX

AXC35 CD Player, Power Cable, Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries

Putting sound first

Under the lid, the AXC35 is thoroughly engineered. Features such as the centrally mounted CD drive, double-sided circuit boards, separate power and output boards and a top quality Wolfson DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor) mark this CD player out as a model for the music connoisseur. To hear the music just as the artist intended, the AXC35 gives your system the best start possible.

Sleek new style

The entire Cambridge AX Series has a fresh new look that catches the eye. The Lunar Grey front panel contrasts with the black top and sides, making it ‘pop’ into crisp focus. The cool white display and minimalist button count give a timeless style that’s typical of the Cambridge Audio brand. The teardrop facia with wedge foot mirrors the CX Series, showing a strong family link between ranges.

Now with gapless playback

New to the AXC35 is gapless playback. With some CDs, a marker point is placed between tracks, even though the music runs continuously. This produces an annoying pause in the music as the player reads the track marker. With gapless playback, this is no longer an issue, meaning you get to hear the whole album exactly as the artist intended.