Description
This pack is part of the Ruark Season of Sound offer, which ends 15 Dec 2026. Save 10% on the R710 and Talisman-R together. Limited to stock.
What’s in the box
- Ruark Audio R710 CD Hi-Fi Console (Charcoal Lacquer)
- Ruark Audio Talisman-R Floorstanding Speakers (Charcoal Lacquer)
Ruark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console
Made for Living. Made for Listening.
The Ruark R710 is a seamlessly integrated hi-fi console that brings together the warmth of 1970s-inspired design with the full capability of modern streaming and digital audio technology. At Ruark, the belief that music has the power to lift the spirit, calm the mind, and make ordinary days special is the foundation of every product the company creates. The R710 is the fullest expression of that philosophy: a complete music system combining an integrated slot-loading CD player, a powerful 2 x 200-watt Class D amplifier, Burr-Brown 32-bit/192kHz DAC and ADC, and a comprehensive suite of streaming services in a single, beautifully considered console that you will genuinely want in your home.
Power Perfected
Beneath the R710’s sleek exterior is a modern switch-mode power supply that provides optimised feeds to the system’s electronics and custom amplifiers. Diligent attention has been paid to circuit board layout, keeping signal paths short with optimal grounding for low noise throughout. Audio-grade components are used across the entire signal chain, and the result is a 2 x 200-watt Class D amplifier rated at 0.01% THD into 4 ohms that produces sound that is effortless and engaging across every genre. Frequency response extends from 22Hz to 22kHz within plus or minus 3dB, and adjustable bass and treble controls, switchable Loudness EQ, and Switchable Stereo+ provide further tonal flexibility for any listening environment.
Everything a Serious Listener Needs
Powered by a quad-core processor, the R710 handles high-resolution streaming with complete ease. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, internet radio, and HD Bluetooth with aptX HD are all built in, providing countless ways to enjoy music from every major service and source. The R710 also supports playback from UPnP/DLNA networked media servers, USB storage devices, and optical input up to 24-bit/96kHz PCM, while HDMI ARC/eARC capability delivers an immersive sound experience for film and television viewing. Multiroom capability is provided via Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, and over-the-air, LAN, and USB software updates ensure the R710 remains current throughout its life.
A Renewed Connection with Timeless Formats
Ruark’s enthusiasm for streaming is matched by a lifelong love of vinyl and CD, and the R710 has been designed to renew your connection with these enduring formats. The built-in MM phono stage allows straightforward turntable connection with a maximum input of 8mV, while the integrated CD player, subtly concealed within the wooden slats of the cabinet, plays Red Book CD-DA and CD-R with uncompressed audio quality that can still surpass streaming in sonic terms. At Ruark, the CD is considered a format that is genuinely here to stay, and the R710 treats it accordingly.
Tangible Tactility and Refined Presentation
The R710’s tactility is evident throughout. Ruark’s signature RotoDial controller, a hallmark of the brand since 2006 and redeveloped for the 100 Series, makes everyday operation genuinely enjoyable. A large 6.8-inch high-contrast colour TFT display with auto dimming presents system menus, station information, and album artwork with crystal clarity from across the room. The included rechargeable Bluetooth wireless remote is beautiful to hold and a pleasure to use, and 20 global presets, eight daily alarms, and a fully adjustable auto standby mode complete a user experience of considerable refinement. The R710 is available in two finishes: Fused Walnut cabinet with Fused Walnut facia, and Charcoal Lacquer cabinet with Fused Walnut facia.
KEY FEATURES:
- Integrated slot-loading CD player supporting Red Book CD-DA and CD-R
- 2 x 200-watt Class D amplifier, 0.01% THD into 4 ohms, frequency response 22Hz to 22kHz
- Burr-Brown 32-bit/192kHz DAC and ADC for reference-grade digital audio conversion
- Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and internet radio built in
- Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, SBC, and AAC, including Bluetooth headphone support
- HDMI ARC/eARC input for television audio integration
- Built-in MM phono stage (max 8mV) for direct turntable connection
- Optical input up to 24-bit/96kHz PCM
- Stereo RCA line input, RCA line out/pre-out, mono RCA subwoofer output
- 3.5mm wired headphone output
- USB-C port for 5W charging and multi-format audio file playback
- Supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, and WAV up to 32-bit/192kHz
- UPnP/DLNA media server compatible and USB storage playback
- Multiroom capable via Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast
- 6.8-inch high-contrast colour TFT display with auto dimming
- Ruark RotoDial controller and rechargeable wireless Bluetooth remote included
- 20 global presets and 8 daily alarm settings
- Adjustable bass and treble (plus or minus 6dB), switchable Loudness EQ, and Switchable Stereo+
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax with WPS2, WEP, WPA, and WPA2
- Gold-plated 4mm multi-way speaker binding posts
- Over-the-air, LAN, and USB software update capability
- Available in Fused Walnut and Charcoal Lacquer with Fused Walnut facia finishes
- Dimensions: H105 x W375 x D310mm (cabinet), weight: 6.6kg
- Includes 2m AC power cable, rechargeable wireless remote, and 2 x 3m oxygen-free copper speaker cables
Ruark Talisman-R Floorstanding Loudspeakers
A Legacy, in Tune with Now
When Ruark introduced the original Talisman in 1990, it did something most speakers never managed: it made people fall in love with how a speaker looked before they had even heard it play. That slim silhouette, that sloped baffle, the Talisman felt like it belonged in a home in a way that the rectangular, plain-faced speakers of the era simply did not. The Talisman-R carries this legacy forward with years of accumulated knowledge and a new level of acoustic performance, incorporating innovations that bring a genuinely modern standard of engineering to a design that marries perfectly with the Ruark 100 Series aesthetic. The connection between the original and the new is clear. The difference in performance is profound.
Natural, Pure Sound
Like the original Talisman, the Talisman-R is a high-quality two-way bass reflex loudspeaker that reflects Ruark’s longstanding preference for natural driver materials. A custom-designed 165mm long-throw treated fibre NS+ woofer with a 35mm two-layer copper voice coil and Strontium ferrite motor is paired with a 27mm silk dome tweeter featuring a neodymium motor, unified via a carefully optimised second-order crossover at 2.2kHz. Premium audio-grade film capacitors, low-loss inductors, and particular attention to phase integration ensure best signal transfer and reduced distortion throughout, delivering a lifelike stereo soundstage with a natural, deeply engaging character. Sensitivity is rated at 87dB with a nominal impedance of 6 ohms, and the Talisman-R is recommended for use with amplifiers rated between 50 and 250 watts.
Decoupled Baffle Technology and Exceptional Cabinet Engineering
In any loudspeaker, as much energy is transferred back into the cabinet as is projected forward, and controlling this energy is essential to achieving low-distortion sound. The Talisman-R addresses this with a new decoupled baffle design, where the front baffle is secured via elastomer bushes and a dual damping strip that prevent vibration from the drive units from passing into the main cabinet. The visible bolts on the front baffle are integral to this system rather than merely cosmetic. Internally, the 14.5-litre enclosure is carefully braced to further reduce resonance and lined with compound wadding that absorbs energy across a broad frequency range and controls internal standing waves. The tuned dual-flared bass reflex port is tuned to 42Hz for controlled, well-defined low-frequency extension to 40Hz in typical room conditions. The result is an enclosure with exceptionally low colouration and sound that is clean, natural, and thoroughly pure.
Made to Be Heard and Seen
The Talisman-R’s form makes it inherently stable, but Ruark has gone further by machining the plinth of each speaker from solid steel, with threaded corners accepting the supplied adjustable rubber feet and carpet spikes. This additional mass lowers the centre of gravity firmly towards the base, ensuring the speakers are securely grounded in any installation. Viewed from the front, the steel plinth gives the Talisman-R an attractive floating appearance that enhances the slim, distinctive silhouette inherited from the original. A removable magnetic grille frame with acoustically transparent fabric completes a speaker that is as considered in its appearance as in its engineering. Available in Fused Walnut veneer baffle with Charcoal cabinet, or Satin Charcoal lacquer baffle with Charcoal cabinet, the Talisman-R integrates naturally into any interior alongside the Ruark R710 or R610 Music Console.
KEY FEATURES:
- Reference two-way floorstanding loudspeaker with decoupled baffle technology and dual damping strip
- Ruark 17cm/6.5-inch NS+ long-throw treated fibre woofer with 35mm two-layer copper voice coil and Strontium ferrite motor
- Ruark 27mm silk dome tweeter with neodymium motor
- Optimised 2nd-order crossover at 2.2kHz with premium audio film capacitors and low-loss inductors
- Tuned dual-flared bass reflex cabinet, 14.5 litres, tuning frequency 42Hz
- Frequency response: 40Hz to 22kHz (typical in-room)
- Sensitivity: 87dB (2.83V at 1m), nominal impedance: 6 ohms (minimum 3.8 ohms at 5kHz)
- Recommended amplifier power: 50 to 250 watts
- Solid steel machined plinth with adjustable rubber feet and carpet spikes for maximum stability
- Dual gold-plated 4mm multi-way binding posts for single-wire or bi-wire connection, compatible with banana plugs, spade terminals, and bare wire
- Removable magnetic grille frame with acoustically transparent fabric
- Available in Fused Walnut veneer baffle with Charcoal cabinet, or Satin Charcoal lacquer baffle with Charcoal cabinet
- Dimensions per speaker: H 850mm x W 210mm x D 250mm, weight: 17.6kg
- Designed to partner with the Ruark R710 and R610 Music Consoles
