Best gadgets of 2012: Ruark Red radio
This limited edition “Ruark Red” radio, created by Southend-on-Sea-based Ruark Acoustics, is the most stylish radio around.
Ruark Red radio
Father-and-son team Brian and Alan O’Rourke formed Southend-on-Sea-based Ruark Acoustics in 1986.
This limited-edition, retro red radio, officially known as the "Ruark Red" R1 MkII, marks the company's 25th anniversary.
It has ten station presets, an iPod input, silver metal grilles and a gloss lacquer finish.
It also has an easy-to-read large format display that automatically adjusts to suit the light conditions in the room.
Audio performance is top notch thanks to the custom made 3.5" drive unit and nine-watt integrated amplifier.
Dubbed “the Aston Martin of digital radios”, the Ruark Red – designed and engineered from the ground up in the UK, with each unit individually numbered – will set you back £179.99.
Retailers include in John Lewis, Selfridges and House of Fraser.
Get one for your office.