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This Ruark Audio R410 music system is a harmonious blend of design and sound

The stylish Ruark R410 music system sitting next to a piece of sculpture

When it comes to fusing high style with Hi-Fi, British audio specialist Ruark Audio is the definitive trend-setter. Time and again, the brand’s all-in-one music systems are testament to the allure of timeless design and superior audio quality. 

It’s a trend that continues with the new R410 , an all-in-one system that pays homage to the aesthetics of the Seventies, while offering the functionality users expect of modern audio.

Taking a style lead from Ruark’s R5 MiE system, the R410 is at home streaming hits as it is partnering a classic vinyl collection. 

From Spotify Connect to Tidal Connect, Apple Airplay 2 to Chromecast built-in, it offers an intuitive interface, controlled by the brand’s iconic RotoDial controller or smartphone apps.

A high-resolution 4-inch TFT colour screen illustrates your content choice, its portrait orientation mirroring the familiarity of smartphone use.

Relatively compact at 133 x 560 x 290mm (h/w/d), the distinctive wooden enclosure houses 2 x 20mm silk dome tweeters and 2 x 100mm long throw NS+ bass mid units, augmented by Dual bass reflex enclosures. 

Connectivity is versatile. There’s an HDMI eARC connection, to handle TV audio, aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity, a turntable phono input, and a digital optical audio input. It will also play from a UPnP media server.

Additional niceties include DAB/DAB+/FM and Internet radio, with high resolution file support up to 24-bit 192kHz. 

The driving force is 120W of cool running Class D digital amplification.

From Spotify Connect to Tidal Connect, it offers an intuitive interface, controlled by the brand’s iconic RotoDial controller…

Ruark Audio has a reputation for pushing the bar when it comes to design, and the new R410 doesn’t disappoint.

The hand-crafted grille, precision-formed components, and sustainable eco-wood construction combine to create an aesthetic as harmonious as it is musical.

The TLR verdict: the Ruark Audio R410 is tailor-made for music lovers who appreciate elevated design and demand leading-edge technology. Whether you’re a lover of vinyl warmth or a connoisseur of streaming, the R410 bridges the generation gap with style.

Available now, the Ruark R410 sells for £1,299.  

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About Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK