{"product_id":"ruark-r1s-smart-radio","title":"Ruark R1S Smart Radio","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eRuark R1S Smart Radio\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eDAB+, Internet Radio, Wi-Fi Streaming \u0026amp; Bluetooth 5.2 in One Compact Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruark R1S Smart Radio combines Internet\/DAB+\/FM SmartRadio, Wi-Fi music streaming (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer), and Bluetooth 5.2 in a hand-crafted compact cabinet small enough for a bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a custom 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver, a 9W Class A\/B amplifier, a colour display that auto-dims to your room, and Ruark's signature RotoDial controller, the R1S is the smart radio that won the \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e Awards 2025 — described as \"as close to hi-fi as a small radio can get.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy the Ruark R1S is the smart radio audiophiles actually want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe R1 has been a quiet star of the smart radio world for almost two decades, and the R1S is its big leap forward: the first R-series tabletop radio with built-in Wi-Fi and music streaming services alongside the FM and DAB+ tuners that made the line famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis isn't a kitchen speaker with a radio bolted on. The R1S is built like a Ruark — a properly tuned bass-reflex cabinet, a custom NS+ driver, a discrete Class A\/B amplifier, and a fanatical attention to how a single driver should sound when you actually care about music. \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e gave it the 2025 Smart Radio of the Year award and called the sound \"clean and fresh, packed with detail\" with \"timing... precise and lively.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's the radio you wake up to, the radio that lives on your kitchen counter, the radio you take into the workshop with the optional \u003cstrong\u003eBackPack 3\u003c\/strong\u003e battery — and it's the only one in its price bracket that genuinely feels like hi-fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartRadio\u003c\/strong\u003e with Internet Radio, DAB, DAB+, and FM with RDS (and a telescopic aerial included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 presets per radio source\u003c\/strong\u003e — instant access to your most-used stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi streaming\u003c\/strong\u003e with Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer built in. Everything else (Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, audiobooks) streams via Bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.2\u003c\/strong\u003e receiver that remembers up to 6 paired devices, with synced volume control on the colour display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated podcast source\u003c\/strong\u003e for browsing shows and catch-up content from the RotoDial or the free Oktiv app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver\u003c\/strong\u003e in a tuned bass-reflex enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9W Class A\/B linear amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same warm, musical topology Ruark uses across its lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable bass and treble (±6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e plus switchable loudness EQ to dial in the sound at any volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew colour display\u003c\/strong\u003e showing time, alarms, station info, and album artwork — auto-dims to ambient light so it doesn't burn through a dark bedroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual programmable alarms and sleep timer\u003c\/strong\u003e — making the R1S a properly serious bedside companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e for charging your phone and playing MP3 files from a thumb drive (FAT32 format).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm headphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e for private late-night listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm switchable line input\u003c\/strong\u003e for plugging in any analogue source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotoDial controller\u003c\/strong\u003e on top — the same tactile rotary control that's been a Ruark signature since 2006.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional BackPack 3 battery pack\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms the R1S into a fully portable radio for outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Oktiv app\u003c\/strong\u003e (free, iOS and Android) for browsing, presets, and remote control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSound: small driver, serious engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA single 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range driver doesn't sound like much on paper. In practice, paired with a Class A\/B amp and tuned in a proper bass-reflex cabinet, it punches well above its weight — and well above most of the smart radios in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e described the sound as \"articulated, neutral, accurate, and authoritative\" — a slight shift from earlier Ruark radios that leaned warmer and lusher. Voices are clean and present (the R1S is a genuinely excellent speech radio), music has timing and presence, and the bass-reflex tuning extracts more low-end punch than the cabinet has any right to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor larger rooms or fuller stereo sound, step up to the \u003cstrong\u003eRuark R2\u003c\/strong\u003e (stereo, slimmer cabinet) or the \u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e (stereo with built-in CD player). For the kitchen, bedside, study, or office, the R1S is the right tool for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign: classic Ruark, in compact form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe R1S follows the design language Ruark introduced with the R1 Mk4 — tactile curves, an acoustically damped enclosure, and a hand-crafted composite wood grille made from sustainably sourced wood that's spliced, coloured, and recomposed to mimic the look of slow-growing hardwoods. The colour display sits flush in the fascia; the RotoDial sits on top exactly where your fingers expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable in two main finishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Cream Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e with Walnut grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Charcoal Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e with Walnut grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e(Plus an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eMid Grey Lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e with Fused Walnut grille at select retailers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompact enough to disappear on a desk, kitchen counter, or bedside table — but finished to a standard that quietly elevates the room it's in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eConnectivity at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eWired\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWi-Fi (Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5mm switchable aux line in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBluetooth 5.2 (SBC, A2DP, BLE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5mm headphone out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInternet \/ DAB \/ DAB+ \/ FM radio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eUSB-C (audio + 5W charging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDedicated podcast source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAerial connector (75Ω F-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOktiv app (iOS \/ Android) control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9W nominal Class A\/B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75mm Ruark NS+ full-range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (typical, in-room):\u003c\/strong\u003e 55Hz–20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuned bass-reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour graphic display with ambient light auto-dimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internet Radio, DAB, DAB+, FM with RDS (87.5–108MHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Version 5.2 (SBC, A2DP, BLE) — remembers up to 6 paired devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 per radio source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 fully programmable, with sleep timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5V \/ 1A (5W) charging plus MP3 playback (FAT32)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included (optional IR remote sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oktiv (iOS \/ Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with optional Ruark BackPack 3 battery pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e Awards 2025 — Best Smart Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWho the R1S is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadio devotees\u003c\/strong\u003e who want all three flavours — Internet, DAB+, and FM — in one beautifully made box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a real music system that doubles as a properly designed alarm clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen households\u003c\/strong\u003e who need radio, podcasts, and streaming to soundtrack the day from a counter-friendly cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk and office setups\u003c\/strong\u003e where space is tight but sound quality still matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop and garden listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e who'll pair it with the optional BackPack 3 battery and take it anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time Ruark buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for the cleanest entry point into the brand's design and sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Ruark R1 and the R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eR1 Mk4\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standard Ruark tabletop radio — FM, DAB+, and Bluetooth only (no Wi-Fi, no internet streaming). The \u003cstrong\u003eR1S\u003c\/strong\u003e adds built-in Wi-Fi, Internet Radio, and direct support for Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer, plus a new colour display. Same compact form factor, same Ruark sound — but the R1S is the smart version for households that stream as well as listen to radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ruark R1S have AirPlay or Chromecast?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the R1S doesn't have Apple AirPlay or Google Cast built in. Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer stream natively over Wi-Fi, and everything else (including Apple Music, TIDAL, and YouTube Music) streams from your phone via Bluetooth 5.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Ruark R1S stereo or mono?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono. The R1S has a single 75mm full-range driver. For stereo sound in a similarly compact cabinet, look at the \u003cstrong\u003eRuark R2\u003c\/strong\u003e (two 75mm drivers) or the \u003cstrong\u003eR3S\u003c\/strong\u003e (two 75mm drivers plus a built-in CD player).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat streaming services work with the Ruark R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, and Deezer stream natively over Wi-Fi (no Bluetooth needed). Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and everything else stream from your phone via Bluetooth 5.2. The R1S also has Internet Radio with tens of thousands of stations and a dedicated podcast source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S support hi-res audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the R1S doesn't support hi-res audio (no TIDAL Connect, no FLAC streaming). For hi-res, look at Ruark's 100 Series (R410, R610, R810), which support hi-res streaming up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the R1S be used portably?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the optional \u003cstrong\u003eRuark BackPack 3\u003c\/strong\u003e rechargeable battery pack turns the R1S into a fully portable smart radio for use in the garden, on a balcony, in the workshop, or wherever there's no mains socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S come with a remote control?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the R1S is controlled by the on-board RotoDial and the free Oktiv app for iOS and Android. A compact IR remote is available as an optional accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the R1S work as an alarm clock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the R1S has two fully programmable alarms (once, daily, weekday, weekend) with snooze and sleep timer. The colour display auto-dims to ambient light, so it doesn't light up a dark bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect a turntable to the R1S?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only via the 3.5mm aux line input, and only if your turntable has a built-in phono preamp (or you add an external one). The R1S doesn't include a phono stage and is designed primarily for streaming and radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the R1S won any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the Ruark R1S won the \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e Awards 2025 in the Smart Radio category, with the reviewers calling it \"as close to hi-fi as a small radio can get.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finishes does the R1S come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Cream Lacquer with Walnut grille, and Satin Charcoal Lacquer with Walnut grille. An exclusive Mid Grey Lacquer with Fused Walnut grille is also available at select retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e The R1S Smart Radio, universal power adapter with regional plugs, telescopic aerial, and quick-start guide. 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