MR1 Mk3 Desktop Speaker System
For a Sound You’ll Always Come Back To
Our all new MR1 is more than a desktop speaker—it’s your very own soundscape.
Crafted for customers who appreciate aesthetics and sound in equal measure, MR1 Mk3 is where thoughtful design meets true artistry and where precision audio engineering makes every note resonate with clarity. Whether you’re exploring digital worlds or rediscovering the joy of playing records again, MR1 Mk3 turns everyday listening into something extraordinary—for a sound you’ll always come back to.
- Amplifier tech adopted from our award-winning R410
- Ruark 20mm silk dome tweeter
- Ruark NS+ 85mm 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
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Satin Charcoal lacquer with slate grey fabric grille
A Legacy of Hi-Fi Innovation
Since 1985, we've designed and engineered all our music systems in-house, driven by an enduring commitment to audio excellence. The MR1 Mk3 brings four decades of innovation and craftsmanship together in one beautifully balanced speakers 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 MR1 Mk2 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 our new NS+ Bass/Mid units and for amplification we’ve adapted the Class D technology used in our R410, 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 our custom 20mm silk dome tweeters, so from the shimmer of cymbals to the resonance of a cello, every nuance is delivered with clarity and depth.
Your Sound, Your Way
MR1 Mk3 has been designed to be versatile, so no matter how you listen, they adapt to you.
Equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD, they deliver 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’re streaming, playing vinyl, gaming, or connecting your television for an enhanced viewing experience, MR1 can do it all.
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Connect phones and other streaming devices by Bluetooth or wired connection
Your Vinyl, Reimagined
The vinyl revival shows no sign of abating and combining MR1 with a quality turntable, is a perfect way to enjoy this timeless format. With a superior moving magnet 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, MR1 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
The 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.
Sound at Your Fingertips
The included remote allows full control of the features and functions on MR1, so you can quickly turn on, select your source input, control volume and power-down.
‘When my father and I started Ruark back in 1985, our goal was to create loudspeakers that conveyed the true emotion of music. The MR1 Mk3 embodies that same vision—blending craftsmanship, innovation and sound quality in a form that suits modern life.’
Alan O’Rourke, Managing Director, Ruark
Features at a Glance
Audio
- Typical in-room frequency range 50Hz – 22kHz
- Custom 20mm silk dome tweeter
- 85mm treated natural fibre cone bass/mid unit
- 2 × 25W nominal Class D amplification
- 2-way bass reflex tuned cabinet
- Internal cabinet volume of 2.0 litres
- 2.5kHz crossover frequency
- 104dB 24-bit/192kHz DAC
Connectivity
- Bluetooth V5.1, aptX HD, SBC, AAC, BLE, A2DP
- MM phono input Stereo RCA (max 7mV)
- 3.5mm combined stereo jack / optical input (TOSLINK 24-bit/192kHz PCM)
- USB-C audio in 24-bit/96kHz UAC 1.0
- Full-frequency subwoofer output mono RCA (max 2.0Vrms)
Features
- Snooze mode 20 min auto-standby and wake-up
- Adjustable input levels Aux, phono, optical
General Specifications
- Finishes: Rich walnut veneer or charcoal lacquer with dark slate woven fabric grille
- Power consumption: 0.5W standby, 7W typical
- Product dimensions: H202 × W135 × D165mm (including RotoDial)
- Product weight: 4.85 lb each
In the Box
- Left speaker and right speaker
- AC power adapter (18VDC 2.8A output, 1.8m cable, 2.1 × 5.5mm DC plug)
- 3m high purity speaker interconnect cable
- Remote control with battery (CR2025)
- Quick start guide