Ruark R-CD100 CD Player Promises Whisper-Quiet Transport

Posted on 30th October, 2024

Ruark R-CD100 CD Player Promises Whisper-Quiet Transport

Ruark's new CD player has been designed to partner the British brand's 100 Series products.

Ruark Audio has been focused on creating some classy-looking all-in-one streaming systems and DAB radios, such as the R1S at one end and the R810 at the other, but it hasn't forgotten our love of physical media. So, please welcome the R-CD100.

Ruark R-CD100 CD Player

Ruark's CD drive doesn't feature an onboard DAC, so it is more of a transport for its 100 Series products, even though the company calls it a CD player. Once connected to the likes of a Ruark R410 or R610, the CD100 will appear as an option in the product's source list, with the host component taking care of all the digital audio number crunching.

Ruark R-CD100 CD Player

The CD100 is quite a looker, too, thanks to precision machined top and bottom plates sandwiching a hand-crafted fused walnut cabinet, lending the unit a “tactile and sleek aesthetic”. Beneath the snazzy aluminium top plate is a “high-quality” slot-loading CD mechanism partnered by what we are told is a custom CD servo to USB interface.

Ruark R-CD100 CD Player

Furthermore, Ruark states the specially designed enclosure isolates the CD mechanism from external vibrations for improved sonic performance.

Ruark R-CD100 CD Player

If you are one of the many music fans still with a CD collection and a Ruark 100 Series product in your home, the CD100 will make an attractive addition.

The Ruark R-CD100 is available now and priced at £250.

Visit Ruark for more information

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