You buy a Ruark MR1 mk3 because you fancy more than a hint of hi-fi performance without the need to break the bank or spoil your interior decor choices. You buy it because you like its looks, its sound and its adaptability. And because you know a high-quality bit of cabinet-making when you see it.

It’s been a long time coming, but the Ruark MR1 Mk3 has been worth the wait. Some of the upgrades are major, some more marginal, but these powered bookshelf speakers produce an endlessly listenable little system. Indeed, it's one of the very best pound-for-pound powered stereo speaker systems you can buy.

The compact and versatile MR1 Mk3 are powerful, robust-sounding speakers that are a great fit for small spaces, and work particularly well with turntables