Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 Desktop Speaker System

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Released in June 2025, the all-new MR1 MK3 by Ruark Audio is so much more than a desktop speaker system — it is your very own soundscape.

Available in Rich Walnut Veneer or Charcoal Lacquer finish, with Dark Slate fabric grille.

Precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity, whether exploring digital streaming or rediscovering the joy of playing records. MR1 Mk3 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary.

The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced desktop speaker system. Built for those who value authentic sound, the MR1 delivers performance that endures.

With its effortless versatility, it’s the foundation of a complete entertainment experience—designed to enhance every moment, through sound that moves you.

Big Sound, Compact Form

Winner of What Hi-Fi’s Best Desktop Speaker award for seven years, the previous MK2 version 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 the new NS+ Bass/Mid units. For amplification Ruark have adapted the Class D technology used in their R410 model, for a sizeable increase in power output and control.

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

Superbly Versatile

MR1 Mk3 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, the system adapts to you.

Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, each speaker delivers 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 are streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 MK3 can do it all.

Modern Retro

The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating, so combining MR1 MK3 with a quality turntable is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format.

With a superior moving magnet (MM) 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, the MR1 MK3 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

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.

Features

• Amplifier technology adopted from the award-winning R410
• Ruark 20 mm silk dome tweeter
• Ruark NS+ 85 mm long-throw woofer with treated natural fibre cone
• USB-C audio input for high resolution music playback
• Bluetooth with aptX HD
• Moving magnet phono stage built-in

Specifications

• Audio
• Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 22 kHz
• Tweeter: Custom 20 mm silk dome
• Bass / Midrange: 85 mm treated natural fibre cone
• Amplification: 2 × 25 W nominal Class D
• Cabinets: 2-way bass reflex tuned
• Internal Volume: Cabinet volume 2.0 litres
• Crossover: 2.5 kHz
• DAC: 104 dB 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Connectivity
• Bluetooth V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
• MM Phono input stereo RCA (max 7mV)
• 3.5 mm combined stereo jack / optical input (TOSLINK 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM)
• USB-C audio in 24-bit / 96 kHz UAC 1.0
• Full-frequency subwoofer output mono RCA (max 2.0 V rms)
• General
• Finishes: Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate woven fabric grille
• Power Consumption: 0.5 W standby, 7 W typical
• Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 202 × 135 × 165 mm (including RotoDial)
• Product Weight: 2.2 kg each

Included

• MR1 MK3 Left Speaker + Right Speaker
• AC Power Adapter (18 V DC, 2.8 A Output, 1.8 m Cable, 2.1 × 5.5 mm DC Plug)
• 3 m High-Purity Speaker Interconnect Cable
• Remote Control with Battery (CR2025)
• Quick Start Guide

More Information

• MR1 MK3, by Ruark Audio