Ruark R1S Smart Tabletop Radio | Matichon Sudsap

We just picked up the Ruark Audio brand story to tell each other in the fourth quarter of last year.

Today we have some products from this company to recommend. But it's not the model that says it's so eye-catching that I have to look for details. Then I just found out at that time that this brand of product was already imported for sale in our country.

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At the end of that time, he said that if he had a chance to play, he would have to try out some of his games. They will be brought to inform each other

But do you remember? With this brand previously said to have been making speakers for a long time, ten and twenty years. Then when we switched to making digital radio receivers, the first model was a huge success.

Media outlets such as the Sunday Telegraph in the UK even hailed it as the Aston Martin of DAB Radio.

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For machines that I have personally tried to play. I've been using it for a while now, and this is where I put it.

It is a machine based on the R1, a digital tabletop radio (DAB: Digital Radio Broadcasting), the brand's first model using the Vita Audio brand name, launched in late 2006 and receiving praise for being comparable to a high-end device. A car like the Aston Martin in the world of digital radio, as we mentioned above.

This machine is a design development of the latest generation, model R1 Mk4.

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That when you press the key to turn the machine on the display panel still has bright letters like R1 just like the prototype. Without the letter s

In the Western world, especially in Europe. Radio receivers are still popular and used more than any other form of entertainment. Because it can be used to listen to the news easily

Nowadays, digital audio broadcasting is widespread in that region, so devices such as DAB/DAB+ radio are thriving.

With the advancement of today's technology that manufactures various equipment parts, they can be reduced to a very small size. Add other jobs or functional areas so it is suitable for entry. Without having to be large and bulky, many machines that appear small and compact, but are capable of performing a variety of functions, are very impressive.

The Ruark R1S features a compact desktop radio design. It is a rectangular box with beveled corners. Making eyes soft with round lines looks very cute. It has a front panel that is slightly wider and longer than a standard pocket book. The cabinet walls are molded with a polymer that improves the acoustic properties inside. Therefore, it serves as an excellent Bass Reflex speaker cabinet. It has a dull gray paint. As for the front panel, the upper third of the area is a full-color TFT display that allows adjusting the brightness level. The lower front panel is shaped in a contemporary brown grid style. It is handcrafted and, in addition to its beautiful and classic look, it also protects your speaker or amplifier and is a one-piece 75mm, full range speaker.

The driver for the speaker is the brand's popular Ruark NS+ Driver. It is used in many Ruark Audio models, which work with Class A/B amplifiers or amplifiers.

Essentially, this unit receives radio broadcasts from both Internet/DAB/DAB+ and FM support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5.0 streaming, and provides quick access to three popular streaming providers, including Spotify Connect, Deezer and Amazon Music.

To connect to external devices, there is a USB-C port for MP3 players and can be used to charge a smartphone. In addition to a 3.5mm Mini Jack slot for headphones and an Aux input, one for each, the headphone connector can remember the volume level that was last used.

All connectors are lined up at the bottom of the back panel. It also includes an AC adapter socket, and on top is an extendable and foldable DAB/DAB+/FM antenna.

At the top back of the cabinet is the machine's control panel, circuits upon circuits. This is a unique feature of the brand called Ruark RotoDial Controller. The first ring has seven buttons attached to the outer edge. Arranged in a row so that they border the upper semicircle. Below the midpoint of the lower outer ring is the power on/off button. When you press it to turn off the device, it continues to perform standby duties for another 20 minutes.

The inner circle part (higher than the outer ring) is the volume control button. There is a slot to use your finger to rotate around left/right.

All available for simple use. But this may not be convenient for anyone who is used to using a remote control. Controlling Machine Operation This model has two optional devices that must be purchased separately (if desired), one is a remote control and the other is a Power Back-Pack to attach to the back of the machine. If you want to use it outside the office as a mobile device for convenience and flexibility.

With a backup battery or power this backpack, once installed, must be left together permanently. Because when you connect it to use AC power through the adapter the power will be charged to the backup battery as well. This makes the device easy to hold and use anywhere. It can be convenient and flexible when the backup battery is full. It can be disconnected from AC power for approximately 12 hours of portable use. Because it depends on the volume of the sound being played. Like listening to it out loud requires a lot of energy. The battery runs out quickly, so let's do this.

In the box that comes with the radio unit. There is also an AC power adapter that allows you to change outlets. (male plug) is available, which comes in two pieces, three prongs and two prongs.

However, for convenience, flexibility, all-round use and especially access to internet radio and to search for podcasts you should download the Oktiv app which is available for free on Android and iOS.

The Ruark R1S features presets for easy access to stations. And playlists from different sources, each with 8 stations/names. In addition to telling the time, in the clock function you can also use it to set the alarm in two formats. Both daily alarm and weekly alarm including working as a sleep timer to turn off the device when the set time has elapsed.

On the audio side, there's a tone control section, and separate bass/treble adjustment. Adaptive EQ is integrated to achieve optimal sound quality at all volume levels. So you don't have to worry about losing some frequencies when you lower the volume. Or the sound will jump at some frequencies or become distorted when you turn up the volume.

Structural dimensions of the machine (W x H x D) 130 x 175 x 135 mm Weight 1.6 kg.

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Audio Equipment | Pipat Kakanath

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