For a Sound You'll Always Come Back to, the MR1 is More Than a Speaker, it's Your Very Own Soundscape

• Ruark custom 20mm silk dome tweeter
• 85mm treated natural fibre cone bass/mid unit
• Moving magnet phono stage built-in
• 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification
• Bluetooth with aptX HD

MR1 MK3

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. 

Since 1985, Ruark Audio has designed and engineered all their 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 speakers system.

Big Sound, Compact Form

Winner of What Hi-Fi’s Best Desktop Speaker award for seven years, the MR1 Mk2 became a firm favourite, but the Mk3 improves upon this greatness with a sound that’s simply exceptional.

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 their new NS+ Bass/Mid units and for amplification they've adapted the Class D technology used in their R410, for a sizable increase in power output and control.

Painstaking optimization 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 from our custom 20mm silk dome tweeters, so from the shimmer of cymbals to the resonance of a cello, every nuance is delivered with clarity and depth.

Your Sound, Your Way

The MR1 Mk3 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, they adapt to you. Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, they deliver pristine high resolution wireless playback and with switchable connections including a combined analogue/optical input, USB audio input and a dedicated turntable input you can easily plug in auxiliary devices of your choice. Whether you’re streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all. 

Your Vinyl, Reimagined

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.

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.

Desktop Audio, Redefined 

The MR1 desktop speakers will transform your home workspace with sound that defies their compact size and with a USB-C audio input, the best quality, high resolution playback from connected computers and smart devices is guaranteed. Experience desktop audio that elevates both your environment and listening journey, bringing studio-quality sound to your personal space. 

Specifications

Audio

• Typical in-room frequency range 50Hz – 22kHz
• Custom 20mm silk dome tweeter
• 85mm treated natural fibre cone bass/mid unit
• 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification
• 2-way bass reflex tuned cabinet
• Internal cabinet volume of 2.0 litres
• 2.5kHz crossover frequency
• 104dB 24-bit/192kHz DAC

Connectivity

• Bluetooth V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
• MM phono input Stereo RCA (max 7mV)
• 3.5mm combined stereo jack / optical input (TOSLINK 24-bit/192kHz PCM)
• USB-C audio in 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0
• Full-frequency subwoofer output mono RCA (max 2.0Vrms)

General

• Finishes: Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate woven fabric grille
• Power Consumption: 0.5W standby, 7W typical
• Dimensions: H202 × W135 × D165mm (including RotoDial)
• Weight: 2.2kg each

In the Box

• Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 Speaker System
• AC power adapter ( 18VDC 2.8A output, 1.8m cable, 2.1 × 5.5mm DC plug)
• 3m High purity speaker interconnect cable
• Remote control with battery
• Quick start guide