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Ruark released their 100 Series of music systems in Malaysia on 13 October 2023, offering a leap in evolutionary audio quality and a seamless fusion of artistry and innovation. The R410 offers amazing audio experiences that will strike a perfect chord with the heart and soul, combining years of knowledge with a gorgeous new appearance.
“As Ruark’s sole distributor in Malaysia since 2020, we are thrilled to be bringing in these incredibly fine audio products that are sure to impress music lovers and design aficionados alike. With the 100 Series, VSTECS and Ruark are excited to once again level up our customers’ music-listening experience with products that look as good as they sound.”
Mr. Soong Jan Hsung, Chief Executive Officer of VSTECS Group
“After three years of development, we are truly excited as to what the 100 Series offers and believe that it will open a new and exciting chapter for Ruark. Apart from the tweeter drivers taken from our award-winning MR1 speakers, absolutely everything about our 100 Series is new! Customers can expect the 100 Series to feature products that are designed to be seen and engineered to be heard.”
Alan O’Rourke, Managing Director, Ruark
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From LPs in the 1950s to CDs in the 1980s to MP3s in the 2000s, the way people listen to music has changed dramatically. There are numerous streaming services available now that allow people to listen to both old and new music. The R410 has been intended largely for streaming and making the most of internet music and radio services, however users can still connect with traditional devices like as a turntable or CD drive.
The 100 Series offers audiophiles a powerful processor capable of supporting high-quality audio files and streams, including built-in Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay, and Chromecast. This R410 CPU also includes a sophisticated user interface that handles commands from the RotoDial controller – a feature brought over from their R-Series – and smartphone apps, displaying the interaction on the new high-resolution colour display. Meanwhile, the portrait orientation of the display mimics how people view music services on their smartphones, making navigating simple and convenient.
The R410 is designed to complement interior spaces with excellent attention to detail, precise proportions, and a modern take on seventies-inspired decor. From the handcrafted grille and cabinet to the precision-formed components, only the highest quality materials were employed. The 100 Series exemplifies Ruark’s careful balance of cabinet, amplifier, and drive unit design. The new material used for the grille structure and enclosure adds to the R410’s appearance. Engineered from sustainable woods that have been spliced, coloured, and recomposed, the resulting eco-wood closely mimics slow growing hardwoods, but with the added benefit of constant grain patterns and colour that changes less over time.
Furthermore, the RotoDial control method has been improved in the 100 Series, which has been a unique feature of Ruark devices since the release of the R1 in 2006, making it a tactile delight to operate. Furthermore, the R410 comes with a matched rechargeable remote with increased Bluetooth connectivity, which eliminates the need for aiming. Customers enjoy using it because it looks and feels like a high-quality watch.
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The striking design of the 100 Series raises expectations for sound, and the R410 excels in this regard. The cabinet’s improved reflex enclosures provide optimal conditions for long-throw NS+ bass-mid-units. These units have a bigger diameter than previous versions and produce seamless, powerful, controlled bass through to a natural middle, with the R410’s unique 20mm tweeters delivering exceptional detail and atmosphere.
For the R410, Ruark has also chosen a new generation of digital amplifiers. High efficiency and output with minimal distortion. A complete two-channel amplifier assembly is attached immediately to the rear of each bass mid-unit, optimising and shortening critical signal paths. Ruark has accomplished a remarkable jump in performance with audiophile-grade components, Burr-Brown DACs, a fully active speaker system, and the newest audio processing technologies, bringing consumers closer to the sounds they love.
The R410 will be available for purchase starting end of Q4 2023 at specialised stores like Atlas Sound and Vision (The Gardens Mall), Charlie Care, Audio Concept, Grex Multimedia, Mylo Trading, Impulse Gaming (KL Flagship Store), Begins Acoustic, Style Laser, TechX Malaysia, Top Audio Marketing, Maison Audio, Direct-D, Asia Sound Equipment, Cinesound Gallery, Harmonic AV, Shomez, Lazada and Shopee.
For more information on the availability of Ruark products in Malaysia, head over to: https://www.ruarkaudio.my/shop-now/
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Photos courtesy of Ruark