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product_id: 119993050
title: "Ruark Audio R5 - Grey"
brand: "ruark audio"
price: "B/.690"
currency: PAB
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/119993050-ruark-audio-r5-grey
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
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# Built-in Bluetooth with aptX HD Slot-loading CD player DAB/DAB+/FM & Internet radio Ruark Audio R5 - Grey

**Brand:** ruark audio
**Price:** B/.690
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with Ruark R5 – where classic meets cutting-edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ruark Audio R5 - Grey by ruark audio
- **How much does it cost?** B/.690 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/119993050-ruark-audio-r5-grey)

## Best For

- ruark audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ruark audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multiroom Magic:** Expand your soundscape with multiroom features for a connected home experience.
- • **Seamless Streaming:** Connect effortlessly via Bluetooth with aptX HD for crystal-clear audio.
- • **All-in-One Audio Hub:** Supports DAB/DAB+/FM, Internet radio, and slot-loading CDs for ultimate versatility.
- • **Flexible Connectivity:** Analogue and optical inputs let you integrate with any setup.
- • **Multi-Platform Music Access:** Enjoy Spotify Connect, Deezer, Tidal, and desertcart Music at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Ruark Audio R5 in Grey is a premium all-in-one music system featuring DAB/DAB+/FM and Internet radio, a slot-loading CD player, built-in Bluetooth with aptX HD, and support for major streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, and Tidal. With analogue and optical inputs plus multiroom capabilities, it delivers versatile, high-fidelity sound for the modern audiophile.

## Description

Product DescriptionIncorporating the knowledge of their past with their vision of the future, R5 is the perfect ‘all-in-one’ system for music and design enthusiasts alike. Key features include comprehensive wi-fi streaming, a multi format CD player, aptX HD Bluetooth receiver, DAB/FM and Internet Tuners, USB playback/charge port, analogue and digital inputs including a dedicated RIAA turntable input. R5 is also Multi-Room prepared and can be wirelessly linked with Ruark’s MRx, R2MK3 and R7Mk3 models to provide synchronised sound all around the home. In terms of sound the benchmark for R5 was their own flagship R7! Ruark know that people love the design and features of R7, but for many accommodation is an issue, so with R5 Ruark have miniaturised R7 in all but sound to create a system which is simply ground-breaking. As with R7, R5 uses newly developed Class A-B amplifiers in a 2.1 configuration with active electronics to precisely control the loudspeaker units delivering sound with unrivalled quality. The stereo speakers have been developed to provide a beautifully natural frequency response by means of powerful neodymium magnet system coupled with a lightweight cone/coil assembly and the long-throw subwoofer provides effortless extended bass for lifelike aural drama. Specification:Class leading audio with enhanced stereo soundMulti Format CD playerUSB Playback/Charge portDAB/FM and Internet Radio Tuners

## Features

- DAB/DAB+/FM & Internet radio
- Built in Bluetooth with aptx HD
- Slot loading CD player
- Analogue and optical inputs
- Spotify Connect, desertcart Music, Deezer, Tidal support and Multiroom features

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RUARK AUDIO
- **Model name:** ruarkaudio R5 MKI matt-grau
- **Colour:** Soft Grey
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **Special feature:** wifi

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: When you switch unit off/to standby, does the cd start playing from the start when you switch back on again or does the cd start where it left off?**
A: It reads the disc again and starts from the start if you switch the unit using the standby/off button.

**Q: When the product refers to “…CD Player with support for various audio formats” what is this referring to?**
A: Per the manual I received it means that as well as commercial CDs purchased and played as normal CDs, it also includes CD-ROM, CD-R/RW Disks which some people record or rip their own music and audio selections onto to then play at their leisure.

I must admit I have not used any of these formats so cannot comment further on playback performance.

**Q: would this produce a room filling sound for a fairly large living room?**
A: I use my Ruark R5 in a. very large kitchen that also includes a dining table and seating area with a high ceiling. It has no problem providing a high end quality sounding audio in that environment whether it is my CDs or my children's iPhones playing via Bluetooth connection.

To give some comparisons my R5 replaced a Denon CD/DAB unit with small speakers and is far better audio but clearly the system cannot compare with higher priced quality amp and streaming systems. The ultimate decision is how much space you wish to give over to your audio system in your large living room. If you are looking for compactness as I was in my kitchen then consider the Ruark but try to listen to before buying if possible and trust your own ears!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very impressive single robustly constructed audio unit
*by S***M on 7 May 2020*

I wanted both a more compact single audio unit plus god quality sound after a large sized kitchen refurbishment to replace the old style Denon separate units with two separate speakers and based on the reviews I settled for this item.I had no prior use of Ruark audio units but experience of this example had made me keen to try more for the other rooms in my home! The audio as explained in other reviews is engineered for quality sound - after placing initially on a stone kitchen surface and the sound feeling "cold" given the underside bass speaker, I found by placing this unit on top of a small thick table cloth underneath "warmed" the sound appreciably. If the initial factory settings are a bit too bass driven for the music that you enjoy, you are able to adjust them as needed in the menu system.The CD and DAB radio in the unit both work impeccably. I am London based so using the lengthy aerial extension has not been needed.The initial start up menu and given poor internal WiFi connection made for a slow start initially until I installed the Ethernet cable link via electric plug connection. After downloading and installing updates, everything has since worked fine. The paired portable control with the on unit top control dial are the same in operation and design which makes very easy once mastered to use as needed.As an old style audio guy I also have a tape deck and multi disc CD player in close proximity on shelves below the unit level. The phono connection at the back of the unit will only take a phono input connection, so be warned! Fortunately one of the units I wanted to connect has an optical cable connection so using such appropriate cables I have been able to link up both units and play through the Ruark unit.The whole build of the unit is heavy but robust - I suspect I am in for many pleasurable years usage of this unit!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive piece of kit.
*by B***G on 4 May 2024*

Bought to replace a 30 odd year old hi fi separates system that took up rather too much space in our current small cottage (having downsized home on retirement). Very pleased with the audio quality of the Ruark. It’s not quite up to the standard of the separates, but to be honest, they were overkill in the present home. Bonus that I can begin to explore more modern ways of listening; streaming etc, but still play my extensive CD collection. The Ruark looks very neat and tidy, no more miles of trailing cabling, and is pretty simple to operate.

### ⭐⭐⭐ It’s ok
*by M***. on 9 January 2022*

There are better on the market for half the price

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*