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Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What L/R S does better (3) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
3 advantages≈ $540
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
1 advantage≈ $540
9.4Sound9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R SAudio MR1 MKIII
134 × 226180135 × 202165
L/R SAudio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height226 mm202 mm+24 mm
Width134 mm135 mm−1 mm
Depth180 mm165 mm+15 mm
Weight3,000 g4,400 g−1,400 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L/R S better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power100 W vs 50 W2×
  2. Weight3,000 g vs 4,400 g+47%
  3. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+9%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than L/R S?

  1. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 50 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power100 W50 W
Lowest frequency55 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCaptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYesYes
Design & build
Weight3,000 g4,400 g
Width134 mm135 mm
Height226 mm202 mm
Depth180 mm165 mm
Features
Remote control—Yes
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