Ruark MR1 Mk3 – Desktop Speaker System

Ruark MR1 Mk3 – Desktop Speaker System

Crafted for customers who appreciate aesthetics and sound in equal measure, MR1 Mk3 is where thoughtful design meets true artistry and where precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity. Whether you're exploring digital worlds or rediscovering the joy of playing records again, MR1 Mk3 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary—for a sound you'll always come back to.

• Active stereo speaker system with 2-way bass reflex tuned cabinet
• 20mm silk dome tweeter
• 85mm NS+ long throw woofer with treated natural fibre cone
• 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification
• 48Hz – 22kHz (typical in-room) Frequency Response
• Bluetooth V5.1 with aptX HD, SBC, AAC
• USB-C audio input (24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0)
• Moving magnet phono stage built-in (max 7mV)
• Finishes: Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate woven fabric grille
• Product dimensions: H200 × W135 × D185mm (max including feet, controls & cables)
• Product weight: 2.1kg each

Highlights & Key Technologies

Amplifier Technology from Award-Winning R410
The MR1 Mk3 adapts the Class D amplification technology used in Ruark's award-winning R410, delivering a sizeable increase in power output and control. The system provides 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification with adaptive EQ and soft-clip overload protection, ensuring exceptional performance and control across all listening levels.

Custom Drivers and Acoustic Engineering
The new handcrafted cabinets provide ideal acoustic properties and with their bevelled front edges and Slate Grey grilles, now look even more stylish. Size wise the enclosures have been subtly enlarged to allow optimum volume for the new NS+ Bass/Mid units. The MR1 Mk3 features custom 20mm silk dome tweeters and 85mm treated natural fibre cone bass/mid units. Painstaking optimisation of the speaker crossover and reflex tuning have resulted in a significant leap in acoustic performance. The MR1 Mk3 delivers deeper bass, a clear lucid midrange, and exceptional high frequency detail, so from the shimmer of cymbals to the resonance of a cello, every nuance is delivered with clarity and depth.

Dual-Flared Tuned Bass-Reflex Cabinet
The 2-way bass reflex tuned cabinet design features an internal cabinet volume of 2.0 litres with a tuning frequency of 68Hz and a crossover frequency of 2.5kHz. The dual-flared bass-reflex design ensures optimal low-frequency extension and controlled bass response, delivering deeper bass with unprecedented precision.

Comprehensive Connectivity Options
Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, the MR1 Mk3 delivers pristine high resolution wireless playback. Switchable connections include a combined 3.5mm stereo jack/mini Toslink optical input (24-bit/192kHz PCM), USB-C audio input (24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0), and a dedicated turntable input. A full-frequency subwoofer output via mono RCA (max 2.0Vrms) is also provided. Whether streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting a television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all.

Superior Moving Magnet Phono Stage
The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating and combining MR1 with a quality turntable is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format. With a superior moving magnet pre-amp with variable gain built-in, it's easy to pair and match MR1 with most modern cartridges, allowing consistent volume levels across inputs. The RCA phono input accepts a maximum of 7mV. As a system for playing vinyl, MR1 brings analogue warmth with modern clarity and bass with unprecedented precision, transforming casual listening into an immersive musical journey revealing new dimensions in recordings old and new.

High-Resolution Digital Audio
The MR1 Mk3 features a 104dB 24-bit/192kHz DAC, ensuring exceptional digital-to-analog conversion for all digital sources. The USB-C audio input provides high-resolution playback from connected computers and smart devices, guaranteeing the best quality, high resolution playback up to 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0. Desktop audio is transformed with sound that defies the speakers' compact size, bringing studio-quality sound to your personal space.

Adjustable Input Levels and Control Features
The MR1 Mk3 includes adjustable input levels for line-in, phono-in, USB, and optical inputs, allowing consistent volume levels across all sources. A 20-minute auto-standby and wake-up snooze mode conserves energy when not in use. The included compact IR remote control provides full control of features and functions, allowing quick source selection, volume control, and power management.

Premium Finishes and Craftsmanship
The MR1 Mk3 is available in two standard finishes: rich walnut veneer with dark slate fabric grille or charcoal lacquer with dark slate fabric grille. Each speaker features bevelled front edges for a refined aesthetic. Since 1985, Ruark has designed and engineered all music systems in-house, driven by an enduring commitment to audio excellence. The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced speaker system.

Details & Specifications

AUDIO
Frequency response: 48Hz – 22kHz (typical in-room)
Speaker units: 2 × Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeters; 2 × Ruark 85mm NS+ woofers
Amplifier: 2 × 25W nominal Class D
Enhancements: Adaptive EQ, soft-clip overload protection
Cabinet type: Dual-flared tuned bass-reflex
Cabinet volume: 2.0 litres
Tuning frequency: 68Hz
Crossover frequency: 2.5kHz
DAC: 104dB 24-bit/192kHz

CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth: V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
Line-input/optical-input: Combined 3.5mm stereo jack & mini Toslink (24-bit/192kHz PCM)
Turntable input: RCA input with MM phono stage (max 7mV)
Subwoofer-output: Subwoofer output via mono RCA (max 2.0Vrms)
USB-C audio input: Up to 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0

FEATURES
Adjustable input levels: Line-in, phono-in, USB & optical
Remote control: Compact IR remote
Auto-standby: Auto-standby and wake-up (20 min)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard finishes: Charcoal cabinet with dark slate fabric grille; rich walnut cabinet with dark slate fabric grille
Product dimensions (cabinet): H185 × W135 × D160mm each
Product dimensions (max) (including feet, controls & cables): H200 × W135 × D185mm each
Product weight: 2.1kg each
Carton dimensions: H290 × W395 × D190mm
Packaged weight: 5.5kg
Product power input: 18VDC 2.8A, 3.5 × 1.35mm DC jack socket
AC power adaptor: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz input; 18VDC 2.8A output (1.8m lead)
Power consumption: 0.5W standby; 7W typical

IN THE BOX
MR1 Mk3 (pair)
AC power adaptor
Quick start guide
3m interconnect speaker cable
Compact IR remote