Ruark's new music console and slimline speakers are the CD playing, vinyl spinning, hi-res music streaming system your small apartment craves

Ruark R710 Music Console and Talisman-R speakers, in a hi-fi listening room.

• Ruark unveils R710 Music Console and Talisman-R floorstanding speakers
• The R710 is Ruark's 'most powerful' console yet, with CD player and phono stage
• It costs £2,199 (about $3,000, AU$4,000); Talisman-R is £1,499 (around $2,000, AU$2,800)

Let me be clear: UK audio specialist Ruark is a master of compact hi-fi products — just see the five-star MR1 Mk3 petite powered desktop speakers for starters.