Category: Loudspeaker

  • Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary Combines a Glass-Dome IsoFlare Driver with Integrated SuperTrax

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary Combines a Glass-Dome IsoFlare Driver with Integrated SuperTrax

    Fyne Audio has introduced the F1-10 Anniversary, a limited-production flagship loudspeaker created to mark the company’s tenth anniversary. Based on the original F1-10, the new model introduces a newly developed aluminosilicate glass-dome IsoFlare driver and, for the first time in a Fyne Audio loudspeaker, a fully integrated SuperTrax super tweeter.

    The F1-10 Anniversary is hand-built at Fyne Audio’s headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland, with each pair individually numbered. UK pricing is set at £37,000 per pair. Fyne Audio describes production as strictly limited, while HiFi PiG reports that only 30 pairs will be made worldwide.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary
    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    A New Glass-Dome IsoFlare Driver

    The most significant change is the newly developed 250mm IsoFlare point-source driver.

    The basic architecture remains familiar, combining a multi-fibre bass/mid cone with a centrally mounted compression driver, but the high-frequency diaphragm material has changed completely. The new compression driver uses a 75mm ultra-thin aluminosilicate glass dome.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    Glass is an unusual material for a loudspeaker diaphragm, but Fyne Audio says chemical ion treatment allows the dome to combine low mass with high stiffness while also reducing resonant behaviour compared with conventional metallic diaphragms.

    According to the company, the new glass dome provides up to seven times greater resonance damping than a typical metal dome. Its relatively large 75mm diameter also allows it to operate down to a crossover point of 750Hz, preserving the single acoustic centre that defines the IsoFlare concept.

    That low crossover frequency means the glass diaphragm is responsible for far more than just the upper treble. It covers a significant part of the vocal and instrumental range, making it one of the key elements shaping the overall character of the F1-10 Anniversary.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    SuperTrax Moves Inside the Loudspeaker

    Above the IsoFlare driver sits another major addition.

    The F1-10 Anniversary is the first Fyne Audio loudspeaker to integrate its SuperTrax super tweeter directly into the cabinet.

    The SuperTrax uses a 25mm Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) and a neodymium motor system. It fires upward into a Tractrix-profile diffuser, distributing high-frequency energy through 360 degrees. Its operating range extends from 16kHz to 60kHz.

    Fyne Audio says the purpose is not simply to reproduce frequencies above the conventional audible range. The system is also intended to improve harmonic structure, phase behaviour and the perception of spatial information in the listening room.

    A dedicated rear-panel control allows the SuperTrax output to be adjusted by ±3dB. The IsoFlare section also provides separate ±3dB controls for High Frequency Energy and Presence, giving users room to tailor the response to different acoustic environments and system voicings.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    BassTrax and Cryogenically Treated Crossover Components

    Low-frequency loading is handled by Fyne Audio’s familiar BassTrax Tractrix diffuser system.

    A downward-firing reflex port directs energy onto the diffuser, which then disperses bass through 360 degrees. The company says this approach helps reduce the directional behaviour associated with conventional front- or rear-firing ports and makes low-frequency performance less sensitive to speaker and listener position.

    The crossover network has also been reworked for the Anniversary model. It uses deep-cryogenically treated components, including ClarityCap PUR polypropylene capacitors, while internal wiring is supplied by Neotech PC-OCC and the speaker terminals are gold-plated WBT Nextgen types.

    Crossover frequencies are set at 750Hz for the IsoFlare driver and 16kHz for the SuperTrax system.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    From 26Hz to 60kHz

    The F1-10 Anniversary is specified as a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker with a room response of 26Hz to 60kHz (-6dB).

    Sensitivity is rated at 94dB for 2.83V/1m, with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Recommended amplifier power is 20 to 280 watts.

    Continuous power handling is rated at 140 watts, rising to 560 watts peak.

    The cabinet is built using birch plywood with extensive solid-wood bracing. Externally, the speaker combines high-gloss Burr Walnut and Walnut Veneer, finished with champagne-gold detailing exclusive to the Anniversary model.

    Each enclosure measures 1247 × 405 × 585mm and weighs 58.7kg.

    Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary

    Ten Years After the Original F1-10

    The original F1-10 was one of the products that established Fyne Audio’s identity after the company was founded. Development began in 2016, and the design helped define the brand’s use of IsoFlare point-source drivers, BassTrax loading and its broader approach to high-end loudspeaker engineering.

    A decade later, the F1-10 Anniversary retains the visual and conceptual foundation of the original while introducing technologies that represent a more substantial change than a cosmetic commemorative edition.

    The new aluminosilicate glass compression diaphragm and fully integrated SuperTrax system are particularly notable, as they may also indicate where Fyne Audio intends to take its upper-tier loudspeaker designs in the future.

    Each speaker is hand-assembled, tuned and finished in Scotland, with individual serial numbering, an Anniversary book, a signed inspection certificate and dedicated accessories included.

    The Fyne Audio F1-10 Anniversary is priced at £37,000 per pair in the UK. Production is officially described as strictly limited, with HiFi PiG reporting a worldwide run of 30 pairs.

    Key Specifications

    • Type: Three-way floorstanding loudspeaker
    • Loading: Downward-firing bass reflex with BassTrax diffuser
    • Main driver: 250mm IsoFlare point-source driver
    • Bass/mid diaphragm: Multi-Fibre Cone
    • Compression driver: 75mm ultra-thin aluminosilicate glass dome
    • Super tweeter: 25mm Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm
    • SuperTrax dispersion: 360-degree via Tractrix diffuser
    • Frequency response: 26Hz–60kHz (-6dB, typical in-room)
    • Crossover frequencies: 750Hz / 16kHz
    • Sensitivity: 94dB (2.83V/1m)
    • Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
    • Recommended amplifier power: 20–280W
    • Continuous power handling: 140W
    • Peak power handling: 560W
    • HF Energy adjustment: ±3dB
    • Presence adjustment: ±3dB
    • SuperTweeter Energy adjustment: ±3dB
    • Dimensions: 1247 × 405 × 585mm
    • Weight: 58.7kg each
    • Finish: High Gloss Burr Walnut / Walnut Veneer
    • Manufacture: Scotland
    • UK price: £37,000 per pair
    • Production: Individually numbered, strictly limited
      (HiFi PiG reports 30 pairs worldwide)

    Official Webstie : fyneaudio.com/f1-10-anniversary

  • YG Acoustics Unveils Vesper 3, a New Three-Way Reference Series Loudspeaker

    YG Acoustics Unveils Vesper 3, a New Three-Way Reference Series Loudspeaker

    YG Acoustics Vesper 3

    YG Acoustics has introduced the Vesper 3, a new three-way floorstanding loudspeaker in its Reference Series. Positioned between the Carmel 3 and Vantage 3, the Vesper 3 combines a 26mm tweeter, an 18.5cm midrange driver and a 22cm woofer in a three-way configuration.

    YG says the model was developed over approximately three years and incorporates technical work carried out during the development of its flagship Titan loudspeaker.

    YG Acoustics Vesper 3

    A New Three-Way Model in the Reference Series

    The Vesper 3 joins the Reference Series between the Carmel 3 and Vantage 3. Unlike the two-way Carmel 3, the Vesper 3 uses dedicated midrange and bass drivers in a three-way architecture.

    Its driver complement consists of a 26mm YG Lattice hybrid tweeter, an 18.5cm aluminum-cone midrange driver and a 22cm aluminum-cone woofer. According to YG, the midrange and woofer use newly developed motor systems together with the company’s proprietary aluminum-cone technology.

    YG Acoustics Vesper 3

    Third-Generation Ultracoherent Crossover

    The Vesper 3 uses YG Acoustics’ third-generation Ultracoherent crossover network. The company states that this design incorporates research and measurement work carried out during development of the Titan.

    Crossover frequencies are specified at 92Hz and 1.71kHz. The 22cm woofer handles the low-frequency range, the 18.5cm driver covers the midrange, and the 26mm tweeter reproduces the high frequencies.

    Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Enclosure

    As with other models in YG Acoustics’ Reference Series, the Vesper 3 uses an enclosure based on aerospace-grade aluminum. Cabinet components are produced using precision CNC machining, a construction method YG uses to achieve structural rigidity and control enclosure resonance.

    YG Acoustics operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado, and Cambridge, UK, and the Vesper 3 is produced within this development and manufacturing structure.

    30Hz to 40kHz Frequency Range

    The Vesper 3 has a specified usable frequency range of 30Hz to 40kHz and a sensitivity of 88dB. Nominal impedance is 4 ohms, with a minimum impedance of 2.8 ohms.

    The loudspeaker measures 1,070mm high, 270mm wide and 400mm deep, with a weight of 71kg per speaker.

    Standard finishes are Silver and Black.

    Positioned Between Carmel 3 and Vantage 3

    The Vesper 3 adds a new step to YG Acoustics’ Reference Series lineup. In the company’s current range, it sits above the Carmel 3 and below the Vantage 3, combining a three-way configuration with dimensions smaller than those of the Vantage 3.

    YG also highlights the use of technology developed during the Titan program as one of the key elements of the new model.

    Availability

    The YG Acoustics Vesper 3 is scheduled to become available through authorized dealers worldwide from October 2026.

    Pricing has not yet been announced in the company’s official release.

    Key Specifications

    • Model: YG Acoustics Vesper 3
    • Type: Three-way floorstanding loudspeaker
    • Tweeter: 26mm YG Lattice hybrid
    • Midrange: 18.5cm aluminum cone
    • Woofer: 22cm aluminum cone
    • Crossover frequencies: 92Hz / 1.71kHz
    • Usable frequency range: 30Hz–40kHz
    • Sensitivity: 88dB
    • Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
    • Minimum impedance: 2.8 ohms
    • Dimensions: 1070 x 270 x 400mm
    • Weight: 71kg
    • Finishes: Silver, Black
    • Availability: October 2026

    Official Website : https://www.yg-acoustics.com/news/vesper-loudspeaker-released/

  • Devialet Unveils Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue, a New F1-Inspired Exclusive Edition

    Devialet Unveils Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue, a New F1-Inspired Exclusive Edition

    Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue

    Devialet has introduced a new exclusive edition of its Phantom Ultimate 98 dB active speaker called Pulse Blue. The new model retains the acoustic architecture and network platform of the standard Phantom Ultimate 98 dB while introducing a distinctive deep-blue finish and redesigned high-gloss side panels.

    The launch campaign features Devialet global brand ambassador and Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar, linking the new edition with themes of precision, speed and focus.

    Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue

    A New Blue Finish with Matte and Mirror-Gloss Surfaces

    Pulse Blue is more than a simple color variation. The main enclosure uses an ultra-matte blue finish based on RAL DESIGN 5011, while the side panels adopt a mirror-polished gloss treatment inspired by RAL 5003.

    The contrast between matte and reflective surfaces emphasizes the sculptural shape that has defined the Phantom series since its introduction. Depending on the surrounding light, the side panels create a noticeably different visual character from the regular finishes.

    A matching Tree stand in Pulse Blue is also available, allowing the speaker and stand to be configured as a visually unified system.

    Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue

    18Hz Bass from a 4.3kg Enclosure

    The acoustic platform remains unchanged from the existing Phantom Ultimate 98 dB. The system combines a single aluminum-dome full-range driver with two laterally opposed aluminum-dome woofers.

    Total amplification power is rated at 400W, while maximum output reaches 98dB SPL at 1 meter. Frequency response is specified at 18Hz to 25kHz, ±6dB.

    Those figures are particularly notable given the speaker’s compact dimensions of 157 x 168 x 219mm and a weight of just 4.3kg.

    Devialet’s proprietary technologies remain central to the design. These include ADH Next-Gen, the company’s Analog Digital Hybrid amplification architecture, SAM (Speaker Active Matching) for real-time control of driver behavior, HBI (Heart Bass Implosion) for low-frequency reproduction, and AVL (Adaptive Volume Level) for dynamic tonal management.

    The platform also incorporates Devialet ASIC processing, DAC Magic Wire technology and the company’s DOS 3 operating system.

    Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue

    Up to 24-bit/192kHz with Roon Ready and Qobuz Connect

    Phantom Ultimate 98 dB also functions as a complete network audio endpoint. It supports digital playback up to 24-bit/192kHz and integrates a broad range of streaming and network protocols.

    Supported services and protocols include AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and UPnP. The speaker is also Roon Ready and supports RAAT, allowing it to be used directly as an endpoint within a Roon-based system without an external streamer.

    Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 5 with 2×2 MIMO and wired Ethernet. Two Phantom Ultimate 98 dB units can be paired through the Devialet app for stereo playback, while Bluetooth and Audirvāna support are also included.

    With its DAC, amplification, network playback platform and loudspeaker system integrated into a single enclosure, Phantom Ultimate sits closer to a complete all-in-one hi-fi system than a conventional powered speaker.

    Pulse Blue does not introduce a new acoustic generation, but instead extends the current Phantom Ultimate platform further into the luxury and lifestyle category.

    Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue

    An F1-Inspired Design Direction

    Devialet has positioned the Pulse Blue edition around its relationship with Formula 1 through Isack Hadjar. The company associates the new finish with precision, speed and the intense concentration demanded by motorsport.

    The mirror-gloss side panels also reinforce this theme, bringing a surface treatment that evokes the highly finished bodywork and engineered materials commonly associated with high-performance automotive design.

    Since the original Phantom was introduced in 2015, the range has become one of Devialet’s defining product families, combining compact dimensions with unusually high output and deep bass extension. The latest Phantom Ultimate generation has expanded that concept further with support for Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect and Google Cast, broadening its role within modern network audio systems.

    Key Specifications

    • Model: Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB Pulse Blue
    • Amplification power: 400W
    • Maximum SPL: 98dB at 1m
    • Frequency response: 18Hz–25kHz, ±6dB
    • Digital playback: up to 24-bit/192kHz
    • Network: Wi-Fi 5 2×2 MIMO, Ethernet
    • Streaming: AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, UPnP
    • Roon: Roon Ready with RAAT support
    • Other support: Bluetooth, Audirvāna
    • Dimensions: 157 x 168 x 219mm
    • Weight: 4.3kg

    Official website : https://www.devialet.com/en-us/phantom-speaker/phantom-ultimate-98db/phantom-ultimate-98db-pulse-blue/?country=US

  • Estelon Forza Ultra Debuts with 60kHz Diamond Tweeter and New Crystalid Drivers

    Estelon Forza Ultra Debuts with 60kHz Diamond Tweeter and New Crystalid Drivers

    에스텔론 Estelon Forza Ultra

    ESTELON FORZA ULTRA

    The next-generation 4-way floorstander adds new Accuton drivers, crossover architecture derived from the flagship Extreme Mk II, and Stillpoints Ultra SS V2 isolation

    Estelon has unveiled the Forza Ultra, a major evolution of its large-scale Forza floorstanding loudspeaker. While retaining the sculptural proportions and visual identity of the original model, the new version introduces redesigned drivers, crossover networks, internal signal paths and mechanical isolation.

    The Forza Ultra remains a 4-way sealed design, but all drivers have been newly developed by Accuton to Estelon’s specifications. It also adopts connector technology first introduced in the flagship Extreme Mk II, along with a revised crossover architecture and Stillpoints Ultra SS V2 isolators as standard.

    Estelon 에스텔론 Forza Ultra

    New Accuton 4-Way Driver System

    Low frequencies are handled by two 250mm aluminum-dome woofers using neodymium motor systems and long-excursion designs. Estelon’s Symmetric Driver Loading arrangement is used so that both woofers operate under equivalent acoustic loading conditions.

    The lower midrange uses a 190mm Crystalid mid-woofer, while a 90mm Crystalid midrange driver covers the central vocal and instrumental region. Accuton’s Crystalid diaphragm technology combines high stiffness with low moving mass, with the aim of improving transient response and lowering distortion.

    High frequencies are reproduced by a new-generation 25mm diamond tweeter with a redesigned surround and multi-cavity rear chamber. Its response extends to 60kHz.

    The crossover points are specified at 90Hz, 800Hz and 2.5kHz.

    에스텔론 Forza Ultra

    Flat Foil Direct Coupling Crossover

    The crossover has also been redesigned around the new driver complement. Estelon says the networks were refined through a combination of measurement and listening, with particular attention paid to phase integration, time alignment and tonal balance.

    Each crossover section is housed in its own acoustically isolated chamber to reduce vibration and microphonic effects.

    The Forza Ultra also uses Estelon’s Flat Foil Direct Coupling architecture. Components are connected in a star configuration and hand-soldered directly onto dedicated mounting plates, eliminating conventional PCB material from the signal path.

    Internal wiring is supplied by Kubala-Sosna.

    Connector Technology from the Extreme Mk II

    Instead of conventional binding posts, the Forza Ultra uses Estelon’s proprietary spring-loaded terminal system, first developed for the flagship Extreme Mk II.

    High-purity copper foil ribbons connect the input terminals directly toward the crossover network, reducing the number of metal interfaces in the signal path.

    The terminals accept banana plugs, spades and bare wire, while bi-wiring is also supported.

    Estelon Forza Ultra

    150kg Composite Cabinet with Stillpoints Isolation

    The cabinet is constructed from Estelon’s characteristic marble-based composite material. Internally, the structure minimizes parallel surfaces and separates the drivers into dedicated chambers to reduce resonances and standing waves.

    The curved outer profile is also intended to limit diffraction, while the geometry of the upper baffle helps control time alignment and high-frequency dispersion.

    Stillpoints Ultra SS V2 isolators are supplied as standard. Using ceramic-bearing structures, they are designed to reduce mechanical energy transfer between the 150kg loudspeaker and the floor.

    Estelon Forza Ultra

    27Hz to 60kHz Response

    The Forza Ultra is specified with a frequency response of 27Hz to 60kHz, with linear response quoted to 33kHz.

    Nominal impedance is 3 ohms, with a minimum of 2.3 ohms at 51Hz, while sensitivity is rated at 89dB/2.83V. Power handling is specified at 400W, and Estelon recommends amplifiers rated from 20W upward.

    Given the low nominal and minimum impedance figures, amplifier current capability is likely to be more significant in system matching than rated wattage alone.

    The loudspeaker measures 1,675 × 617 × 682mm and weighs 150kg each. Estelon recommends listening rooms between 40 and 125 square meters.

    Global Launch Begins in October

    The Forza Ultra will begin its global rollout in October 2026.

    Its first public appearances are scheduled for the Dutch Audio Event on October 10–11, followed by presentations in Luxembourg, the Warsaw Audio Video Show, dealer events in Phoenix, Anaheim and Montana, and the Guangzhou High-End Show in November.

    New two-tone finishes will also be available, combining a Deep Dark Grey base with high-gloss colors. Bespoke finishes can be specified on request.

    Pricing starts at €159,000 in Europe and US$227,000 in the United States.

    By combining new Accuton Crystalid drivers, a 60kHz diamond tweeter, crossover and connector technologies derived from the Extreme Mk II, and upgraded mechanical isolation, the Forza Ultra represents a substantial redesign rather than a minor revision of the original Forza.

    Official Website : https://estelon.com/speaker/forza-ultra/

  • YG Acoustics Unveils Next-Generation Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 Sub-Bass Systems

    YG Acoustics Unveils Next-Generation Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 Sub-Bass Systems

    YG Acoustics Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 Sub Bass Systems

    YG Acoustics has unveiled the new Invincible 3.1 and Invincible 3.2, its latest ultra-high-end active sub-bass systems. Successors to the Invincible 21.1 and 21.2, the new models introduce the company’s newly developed FormCore driver technology together with an optimized amplifier capable of delivering up to 6kW.

    According to YG Acoustics, the new Invincible models were designed to achieve greater efficiency and even lower distortion than their predecessors, with the emphasis placed not simply on producing more bass, but on improving scale, depth and realism across the entire musical presentation.

    New FormCore Driver Technology

    The most significant change in the Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 is the introduction of YG Acoustics’ new FormCore driver. Combined with a large motor system, FormCore is said to advance the performance of the company’s previous BilletCore bass driver technology by improving efficiency while further reducing distortion.

    The outgoing Invincible 21.1 and 21.2 used YG Acoustics’ distinctive BilletCore technology. Their 53cm, or 21-inch, aluminum diaphragms were machined from aerospace-grade aluminum billets using the company’s in-house CNC equipment, an approach intended to provide exceptional rigidity and precise pistonic behavior even with such a large radiating surface.

    YG Acoustics has not yet disclosed the diaphragm material, diameter or manufacturing process used for FormCore. It therefore remains unclear whether the new models retain the previous 21-inch format or introduce a substantially revised driver architecture.

    Optimized 6kW Amplification and More Than Six Years of Development

    The new FormCore driver is paired with amplification capable of delivering up to 6kW. While the 6kW output figure itself was already associated with the previous Invincible 21 series, YG Acoustics says the electronics and control programming have been optimized specifically for the new driver system.

    The development process reportedly took more than six years and included extensive simulation, measurement and repeated listening tests. YG Acoustics says the electronics and programming were refined to deliver exceptionally fast response and low distortion while reproducing the lowest frequencies in music with a natural sense of scale and weight.

    Designed for Integration Rather Than Excess

    YG Acoustics emphasizes that the Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 are intended to integrate seamlessly with a main loudspeaker system rather than simply add more low-frequency output. The company describes the new models as delivering effortless bass and extremely fast transient response while supporting, rather than overwhelming, the rest of the musical spectrum.

    This reflects the Invincible series’ established role as a sub-bass loudspeaker for full-range high-end systems rather than a conventional home-theater subwoofer. Its purpose is to extend reproduction into the lowest octave while maintaining the speed, precision and tonal integration expected from YG Acoustics’ Reference Series loudspeakers.

    Detailed Specifications for the 3.1 and 3.2 Remain Undisclosed

    YG Acoustics has confirmed the existence of both the Invincible 3.1 and Invincible 3.2, but has not yet published the exact driver configuration of each model. The previous Invincible 21.1 used a single 21-inch driver, while the 21.2 employed two large bass drivers, but it has not yet been officially confirmed whether the new 3.1 and 3.2 follow the same configuration scheme.

    Driver diameter, frequency response, DSP and crossover specifications, dimensions and weight have also yet to be announced. At the time of writing, YG Acoustics’ official Reference Series pages continue to list the existing Invincible 21.1 and 21.2, while dedicated product pages for the new Invincible 3.1 and 3.2 have not yet appeared.

    Pricing and Availability to Be Announced

    Official pricing and availability for the Invincible 3.1 and Invincible 3.2 have not yet been announced. Given the positioning of the previous Invincible 21 models among YG Acoustics’ most ambitious Reference Series products, the new generation is expected to remain firmly in the ultra-high-end category.

    The most important aspect of the announcement is therefore not an increase in amplifier power, but YG Acoustics’ transition from its long-established BilletCore bass technology to the newly developed FormCore platform. Once further details about the FormCore structure, materials, driver size and performance become available, the technical differences between the new Invincible generation and the outgoing 21 series should become much clearer.

  • Ruark Revives the Talisman Speaker After 36 Years, Completing a New System with the R710 CD Console

    Ruark Revives the Talisman Speaker After 36 Years, Completing a New System with the R710 CD Console

    British audio brand Ruark Audio is marking its 40th anniversary with a new hi-fi system that connects the company’s past with its present. Although Ruark has become widely known since the 2000s for its design-led all-in-one audio systems, the company originally began as a traditional British loudspeaker manufacturer in the 1980s. The new Talisman-R is a floorstanding loudspeaker that revives the Talisman name 36 years after the original model was introduced in 1990, while the new R710 CD Hi-Fi Console forms the electronics centerpiece of Ruark’s modern two-channel system.

    The two products are also scheduled to be demonstrated together at the StereoNET UK Hi-Fi & AV Expo 2026, taking place September 12–13 at the Radisson RED Hotel at London Heathrow. Ruark plans to present the R710 and Talisman-R as a complete system at the event.

    R710 CD Hi-Fi Console Brings the CD Player Back

    The R710 is the new flagship model in Ruark’s 100 Series, combining a design inspired by 1970s hi-fi consoles with modern streaming and digital technology. It integrates a CD player, network streamer, DAC, MM phono stage and two-channel power amplifier into a single chassis.

    The amplification stage uses Class D technology and delivers 200W per channel into 4Ω at 0.01% THD. Burr-Brown 32-bit/192kHz solutions are used for the DAC and ADC, with support for FLAC, AIFF, ALAC and WAV files at up to 32-bit/192kHz. MP3 playback is supported at up to 48kHz/320kbps and AAC at up to 96kHz/320kbps, while local files can also be played from UPnP/DLNA media servers and USB storage devices.

    Streaming support includes Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect, alongside Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. Network connectivity is provided through dual-band Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet, while Bluetooth 5.1 supports aptX HD, AAC and SBC codecs.

    Support for physical media is another major feature of the R710. A slot-loading CD mechanism is located behind the wooden slats on the front panel and supports Red Book CD-DA discs as well as CD-R. The RCA input also incorporates an MM phono stage, allowing a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge to be connected directly without an external phono preamplifier.

    For television connectivity, the R710 provides HDMI ARC/eARC as well as an optical digital input supporting PCM up to 24-bit/96kHz. Other connections include RCA line input, selectable line output/pre-out, mono subwoofer output, 3.5mm headphone output and USB-C. Speaker connections use gold-plated 4mm multi-way binding posts.

    The front panel features a 6.8-inch color TFT display with automatic brightness adjustment, accompanied by Ruark’s signature RotoDial controller and a rechargeable wireless remote control. The main unit measures 375 × 105 × 310mm and weighs 6.6kg. UK pricing is £2,199, with sales targeted to begin in October.

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    The Return of the 1990 Talisman

    The Talisman-R also carries particular significance in Ruark’s history. The original Talisman was introduced in 1990 and played an important role in establishing the company’s reputation, with its slim proportions and distinctive angled baffle. The new Talisman-R retains that visual identity while introducing newly developed drivers, enclosure construction and crossover design.

    Original (1990) & Renewal (2026)

    The speaker is a two-way bass-reflex floorstander using a 27mm silk-dome tweeter and a 165mm NS+ long-throw woofer. The tweeter employs a neodymium motor, while the woofer uses a treated fibre cone, a 35mm two-layer copper voice coil and a strontium ferrite motor system.

    A newly developed decoupled front-baffle structure is also used. The driver-mounted baffle is mechanically isolated from the main cabinet through elastomer bushes and dual damping strips. Internal bracing and composite acoustic damping materials are employed to reduce cabinet resonances and standing waves. The 14.5-litre enclosure uses a dual-flared bass-reflex port tuned to 42Hz.

    The crossover frequency is 2.2kHz, using second-order filters, audio-grade film capacitors and low-loss inductors. Frequency response is specified at 40Hz–22kHz under typical in-room conditions, with a sensitivity of 87dB/2.83V/1m. Nominal impedance is 6Ω, with a minimum impedance of 3.8Ω at 5kHz, while recommended amplifier power is 50–250W.

    Each speaker measures 850 × 210 × 250mm and weighs 17.6kg. Dual gold-plated binding posts support both single-wiring and bi-wiring, and removable magnetic grilles are included. UK pricing is £1,499 per pair, with availability planned for September.

    From All-in-One Audio Back to a Complete Hi-Fi System

    What makes the combination of the R710 and Talisman-R particularly interesting is the way it reconnects Ruark with its own history. Founded in 1986, Ruark began as a specialist loudspeaker manufacturer before establishing a distinctive position in the radio and all-in-one audio market through its R Series. More recently, the company returned to passive loudspeakers with the Sabre-R, and the Talisman-R now revives the name of one of its best-known early floorstanding models.

    The R710 also has more in common with a traditional hi-fi system than a conventional lifestyle audio product. It combines 200W × 2 amplification and passive loudspeaker outputs with an MM phono stage and CD player, while also integrating Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay and Google Cast. Paired with the Talisman-R, it allows an entire two-channel system—from source and amplification to loudspeakers—to be built exclusively from Ruark components.

    Meanwhile, Ruark has also been rolling out a free OTA update for its 100 Series products, including the R410, R610, R710 and R810, adding Bluetooth headphone output. Up to six wireless Bluetooth devices can be paired, with headphone volume stored independently from the main system volume.

    Key Specifications

    Ruark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console

    • Amplification: Class D
    • Power output: 200W × 2 / 4Ω @ 0.01% THD
    • Frequency response: 22Hz–22kHz +0/-3dB
    • DAC/ADC: Burr-Brown 32-bit/192kHz
    • Supported formats: FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, WAV up to 32-bit/192kHz
    • Streaming: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect
    • Wireless streaming: Apple AirPlay, Google Cast
    • Bluetooth: 5.1, aptX HD/AAC/SBC
    • Network: Wi-Fi, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, UPnP/DLNA
    • CD: Red Book CD-DA, CD-R
    • Inputs: HDMI ARC/eARC, Optical, RCA Line, MM Phono, USB-C
    • Outputs: Speaker, RCA Line/Pre-out, Subwoofer, 3.5mm Headphone
    • Display: 6.8-inch color TFT
    • Dimensions: 375 × 105 × 310mm
    • Weight: 6.6kg
    • Price: £2,199
    • Expected availability: October 2026

    Ruark Talisman-R

    • Type: Two-way bass-reflex floorstanding loudspeaker
    • Tweeter: 27mm silk dome, neodymium motor
    • Woofer: 165mm Ruark NS+ long-throw
    • Frequency response: 40Hz–22kHz, typical in-room
    • Sensitivity: 87dB/2.83V/1m
    • Nominal impedance: 6Ω
    • Minimum impedance: 3.8Ω @ 5kHz
    • Crossover: 2.2kHz, second-order
    • Cabinet volume: 14.5L
    • Port tuning: 42Hz
    • Recommended amplifier power: 50–250W
    • Dimensions: 850 × 210 × 250mm
    • Weight: 17.6kg each
    • Price: £1,499/pair
    • Expected availability: September 2026