Questions about Ruark Audio R5

Do not try it, but it is not explicitly stated by the manufacturer in the operating instructions: https://www.ruarkaudio.com/pdf/Ruark-Audio-R5-User-Guide-Multi-Language.pdf EN page 25. However, there would be the following possibility: Streaming from DLNA media. You can also stream music from a DLNA-compatible (Digital Living Network Alliance) media server on your R5. In this case, you browse the server itself for music, which you then play on your R5. There are many apps for Mac, iOS, Linux, Android, Windows phone etc. that turn your smartphone, tablet or laptop into a DLNA music server. Windows Media Player even has a "play on" feature that allows you to to play the music on your computer directly on your R5. When streaming DLNA media, your R5 acts as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR). This means that you search for music on your smartphone or laptop, which you then play on your R5 via your network. Your R5 will automatically switch to DMR mode when you select your R5* as the playback device - DMR cannot be selected via the Source button. Accordingly, all information displayed is controlled by the server and there are no settings you can change.

Yes, the Sennheiser BT T100, for example, can be connected to the optical connection to receive Bluetooth signals. Sennheiser BT T100 (3.5mm jack, USB)

You could connect another active speaker via the line-out (RCA/Chinch), with the corresponding input.

Hello hebux Unfortunately, Bluetooth only works in one direction. Headphones can only be connected via the existing audio connection, i.e. via cable.

Hello The following streaming services are integrated in the Ruark R5: Amazon, Deezer, TIDAL and Spotify. However, these only work effectively if they are subscribed and this can only be done via UNDOK. There is no separate RUARK. You are then quickly "redirected" to UNDOK. Many greetings

Hello, I have just tested this. I was able to connect my Samsung Mobile to the R5 via Bluetooth and listen to mp3 files on the Mobile on the R5. But I don't know if Bluetooth transmits the full sound capacity. I suspect not.

Yes, unfortunately this is the case; it is pointed out in the operating instructions : "You cannot use the Bluetooth function on your R5 to connect to Bluetooth headphones".

Hi. I have 10 presets on DAB+, not just 5.

The Ruark Audio R5 already has an integrated phono preamplifier. Your record player should have a phono line that can be switched on and off. This would solve the problem.

Yes, you can! Connect Ruark to your mobile phone via Bluetooth and hop-de-baise.

I can even switch on my R5 on the first floor. That would be about 10m

According to research, it does not have a special attachment. The following connections are included: Headphone output (3.5 mm) on the front, RCA input/output, RCA input with RIAA gain stage, Ethernet, TOSLINK (Optic), USB input

This would not work either.

Yes, you can, but you need an adapter or a UPC cable that has the connection for a DAB radio at the other end. The DAB+ radio will then no longer work, but you will get the stations that UPC has switched on via the built-in FM receiver.

Yes, the unit has a digital optical input with which you can connect the TV to the R5. However, unlike a classic TV bar, the R5 does not switch on automatically when you switch on the TV. On the other hand, it has a built-in DAB+, FM and Internet radio, CD, player, Bluetooth etc.

The perfect combination with the R5 is the MRx speaker from Ruark Audio. This can be connected wirelessly to the R5 via WLAN. Then all sources from the R5 (e.g. CD or Line In) can also be heard via the MRx. All sources are in sync and can be controlled via the Ruark Link App. Ruark Audio MRx (Walnut, Bluetooth, USB Host, WLAN, Spotify)