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Ruark has launched the first product in its new 100 series range. The R410 streamer offers high-resolution streaming up to 24-bit/192kHz with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built in. It additionally offers DAB/DAB+/FM and internet radio plus aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity and has HDMI with eARC.

The company says: “With R410, you can still connect and enjoy legacy devices such as a turntable or CD drive, but primarily this model has been designed for streaming and making the very best of the amazing music and radio services that are available online. At the heart of the R410 lies a powerful processor, capable of supporting the highest quality audio files and streams. The processor also provides a slick user interface, handling commands from the RotoDial controller and smartphone apps, and promptly displaying the interaction on the new high-resolution colour display.”

Design-wise, Ruark describes the R410 as a: “modern take on Seventies-inspired styling” with a hand-crafted grille and cabinet engineered from sustainable woods that have been spliced, coloured and recomposed. Apparently, the resulting eco-wood closely resembles slow-growing hardwoods, but with the added benefit of consistent grain patterns and colour that’s less prone to change with time.

A feature carried over from the company’s R-Series is the RotoDial control system, which has been updated with a matching rechargeable remote (also included) and Ruark claims the optimised reflex enclosures within the cabinet provide: “ ideal conditions for the new long-throw NS+ mid/bass units. These units are larger in diameter (100mm) than those in previous models and deliver seamless, powerful and controlled bass through to a natural midrange, before the custom 20mm tweeters (from the MR1 speakers) take over the high frequencies, adding superb detail and ambience.”

As a new phase for Ruark, for the first time the company has selected new generation digital amplifiers for the R410: “Providing high efficiency and output with ultra-low distortion, the compact form of these devices has allowed us to mount a complete two-channel amplifier assembly directly onto the rear of each mid/bass unit, keeping important signal paths optimised and as short as possible.”

The Class D amplifier claims 120W RMS and the R410 measures 560 x 133 x 290mm (WxHxD) and weighs in at 9.5kg.

Available to buy now for £1,300, you can find out more about the Ruark R410 here.