Ruark R810 High Fidelity Radiogram

Flagship All-in-One Hi-Fi with 180W Class A/B & 4.1 Sound

The Ruark R810 is a flagship all-in-one music system that combines a 180W five-channel Class A/B amplifier, a 4.1 speaker array with integrated long-throw subwoofer, hi-res streaming, HDMI eARC, phono input, and Internet/DAB+/FM radio in a metre-wide, furniture-grade cabinet. Inspired by the iconic radiograms of the 1950s and 60s and finished in Fused Walnut or Soft Grey lacquer with a polished chrome stand, the R810 is the model at the top of Ruark's 100 Series — a genuine piece of hi-fi furniture, not a speaker pretending to be one.

Why the Ruark R810 isn't just another wireless speaker

There's a category of all-in-one speaker that sits on furniture, and then there's the R810 — which is the furniture. At roughly a metre wide and 65cm tall on its included chrome stand, the R810 occupies the spot where a sideboard, a media console, and a serious hi-fi system used to live as three separate things. Ruark has made it one.

It's also a pointed engineering statement. While most of the competition runs Class D amplification for efficiency, the R810 uses a five-channel discrete-component Class A/B amp delivering 180W — the warmer, more musical topology audiophiles tend to gravitate toward. Pair that with a proper 4.1 speaker system (two silk dome tweeters, two NS+ mid-bass woofers, and a downward-firing 200mm long-throw subwoofer), and you get a soundstage that single-cabinet systems usually can't approach.

What Hi-Fi? called the R810 Ruark's "natural evolution of the R7" with the brand pulling out "all the stops" for its flagship. AVForums singled it out as "the most stereo-sounding single chassis device" they could remember testing. The R810 doesn't just look the part — it sounds it.

What you get

• 180W five-channel discrete-component Class A/B amplifier — one channel per driver, individually tuned, finished with a proper heatsink because this is real Class A/B and it runs warm for a reason.
• 4.1 speaker architecture — 2 × 28mm silk dome tweeters, 2 × 100mm Ruark NS+ bass-mid woofers, plus a 200mm long-throw subwoofer in its own infinite-baffle enclosure for controlled, extended bass.
• Hi-res streaming built in — Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz Connect for direct full-quality playback. Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast handle Apple Music, BBC Sounds, Amazon Music, Deezer, and just about everything else.
• Hi-res audio support up to 32-bit / 384kHz streams and 32-bit / 192kHz local files (FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV).
• Three flavours of radio — Internet, DAB/DAB+, and FM with RDS.
• MM phono input with adjustable gain — plug your turntable straight in.
• HDMI ARC / eARC — connect a TV and the R810 becomes a serious AV system. With the optional R810 AV Mount, you can mount a flatscreen above it for a complete entertainment console.
• USB-C input for audio playback and for connecting the optional R-CD100 CD player.
• Bluetooth with aptX HD for guest streaming.
• Multi-room ready via Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast — link with the R410, R610, or any compatible speaker for synchronised whole-home audio.
• Voice control via Google Nest Hub or any compatible Google Assistant device.
• 4-inch portrait colour TFT display showing album artwork, source, and clock — large enough to read across a room.
• Refined RotoDial controller on top, plus a matching hockey-puck-shaped rechargeable Bluetooth remote that mirrors the on-board controls exactly.
• Two installation options — included polished chrome stand (a metre-wide freestanding piece of furniture) or supplied chrome feet (place it directly on an existing sideboard or media console).

Sound: the radiogram, rebuilt for hi-fi listeners

Ruark divided the R810's cabinet into separate acoustic compartments — twin bass-reflex chambers for the mid-bass drivers and tweeters, and an infinite-baffle enclosure for the downward-firing subwoofer. Each driver gets its own amplifier channel, with active crossovers tuning the response. The result is the kind of integration most multi-driver systems only dream about.

The character is composed, holographic, and properly stereo. Because the R810 is a metre wide, the left and right channels actually have room to breathe — vocals lock to a central image while instruments spread across a soundstage that genuinely escapes the cabinet. Bass is fast and weighted rather than flabby; midrange has the warmth and presence Class A/B is famous for; treble is open without ever turning brittle.

It handles TV audio with the same composure. Dialogue stays anchored to the screen; soundtracks open out to either side; and the integrated subwoofer means action scenes have proper physical impact without you ever needing to add a separate sub.

Design: a piece of furniture that happens to be a hi-fi

The R810 sticks to Ruark's design language but scaled up and dressed in its Sunday best. The cabinet is veneered in Fused Walnut — sustainably sourced wood that's spliced, coloured, and recomposed for consistent grain and longevity. The handcrafted slatted wooden grille runs the full width of the front. The polished chrome stand and trims are precision-formed. The portrait-orientation display sits flush in the fascia like a smartphone in a piece of teak furniture.

Two finishes:

• Fused Walnut veneer cabinet
• Soft Grey Lacquer cabinet (paired with the same wooden grille)

You can install it two ways:

• On the included polished chrome stand as a freestanding, sideboard-shaped centrepiece roughly 50cm off the floor.
• Directly on existing furniture using the supplied chrome runners/feet, which leave just enough clearance for the downward-firing subwoofer to breathe.

For complete TV integration, the optional R810 AV Mount lets you securely attach a TV above the radiogram for a single unified entertainment console.

Connectivity at a glance

Specs

• Amplification: 5-channel discrete-component Class A/B, 180W total
• Speaker system: 4.1 (2 × 28mm silk dome tweeters, 2 × 100mm NS+ bass-mid woofers, 1 × 200mm long-throw subwoofer)
• Enclosure: Twin bass-reflex compartments (mid/tweeter) + infinite baffle (subwoofer)
• Hi-res streaming: Up to 32-bit / 384kHz
• Hi-res file support: FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV up to 32-bit / 192kHz; MP3 up to 320kbps; AAC up to 96kHz / 320kbps
• Display: 4-inch portrait colour TFT with ambient light sensor
• Remote: Rechargeable Bluetooth (hockey-puck form factor mirroring the RotoDial)
• Dimensions (cabinet only): approx. 1000 × 152 × 400mm (W × H × D)
• Dimensions (with chrome stand): approx. 1000 × 650 × 435mm (W × H × D)
• Weight (with stand): approx. 30.7kg / 67.7lbs
• Power input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 2.5A
• Power consumption: <2W standby
• Warranty: 2 years standard, extended to 3 years with online registration

Who the R810 is for

• Design-led households where the hi-fi has to be a centrepiece, not a compromise.
• Audiophiles who appreciate Class A/B amplification and want it in a furniture-grade form factor.
• TV-and-music households who want one system to handle both at a serious level.
• Vinyl collectors who want an integrated solution with a proper phono stage built in.
• People downsizing from separates who refuse to downgrade the sound.
• Statement-piece buyers shopping in the same conversation as the Naim Mu-so, JBL 4329P Studio Monitor, or Symbol Audio Record Console.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Ruark R810 and the R410? The R410 is Ruark's mid-range all-in-one — 120W Class D, 2.0 stereo, compact, designed to sit on a sideboard. The R810 is the flagship — 180W Class A/B, 4.1 with an integrated long-throw subwoofer, roughly a metre wide, designed to be the sideboard. Same streaming platform, same connectivity (plus more), but the R810 plays in a different sonic league and at a different price.

Does the Ruark R810 have a built-in subwoofer? Yes — a 200mm (8-inch) long-throw subwoofer is integrated into the cabinet in its own infinite-baffle enclosure, firing downward. Combined with the two NS+ mid-bass drivers, this creates a 4.1 system with genuinely extended low end.

Why does the R810 use Class A/B amplification instead of Class D? Most modern all-in-one systems use Class D for efficiency and compactness. Ruark went Class A/B — five discrete channels, one per driver — for the warmer, more musical character audiophiles tend to prefer. It runs warm enough to need a proper heatsink, but the sonic payoff is what defines the R810 as a flagship.

Does the Ruark R810 work with Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz? All four. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz Connect are built in for direct, full-quality playback. Apple Music streams via Apple AirPlay 2. Almost any other service streams via Google Cast or Bluetooth.

Can I connect a turntable to the Ruark R810? Yes — it has a built-in moving magnet (MM) phono stage with adjustable gain. Most turntables plug straight in without an external phono preamp.

Can I connect a TV to the R810? Yes, via HDMI ARC / eARC. The R810 handles TV audio beautifully, with dialogue centred on screen and the integrated subwoofer adding physical impact for film. Pair with the optional R810 AV Mount to install a TV above the radiogram as a single integrated console.

Does the Ruark R810 play CDs? Not natively. CD playback is handled by the optional R-CD100 CD player, which connects via the rear USB-C port.

Is the Ruark R810 multi-room compatible? Yes, via Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Pair it with the R410, R610, or any compatible AirPlay 2 / Chromecast speaker for synchronised whole-home audio. Voice control is also available via Google Nest Hub or any Google Assistant device.

Does the R810 come with a stand? Yes — a polished chrome stand is included, which puts the R810 at roughly sideboard height (~50cm) as a freestanding piece of furniture. Supplied chrome runners/feet also let you place it directly on an existing sideboard or media console if preferred.

How big is the Ruark R810? Roughly a metre wide. The cabinet alone is approximately 1000 × 152 × 400mm (W × H × D); with the included chrome stand it stands about 650mm tall. Total weight with the stand is around 30.7kg / 67.7lbs.

What finishes does the Ruark R810 come in? Fused Walnut veneer cabinet, or Soft Grey Lacquer cabinet — both paired with the same hand-crafted slatted wooden grille and polished chrome stand.

What's in the box? The R810 cabinet, polished chrome stand (requires assembly), supplied chrome feet/runners for sideboard placement, rechargeable Bluetooth remote, DAB/FM aerial, power cable, and quick-start guide.