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Against the obvious alternative of a newer integrated amp and power amp pair at this money, £1,200 is very ambitious for this Mission combo: it sits well above the 75th percentile of the comparable used market, which tops out around £270 for the typical asking range. That makes this a niche collector ask rather than a value buy, so I’d only pay up if the presentation, provenance, and cosmetics are unusually strong.
That said, the 771/772 pairing has real appeal for someone who likes separated amplification with a classic British, no-nonsense character. It can be a smart buy if it’s genuinely clean, fully working, and includes the right power links, because matched pre/power sets are harder to find than single boxes. At this price, though, the burden is on the seller to prove condition and originality; otherwise, it’s a pass.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Mission Electronics, a British hi-fi icon, was founded in 1977 by Farad Azima in the UK, rapidly emerging as a pioneer in acoustic engineering. Azima, a former audio importer and distributor, infused the brand with innovative drive, launching the revolutionary Mission 770 loudspeaker in 1978—the world's first with a commercial polypropylene bass unit. This debut set benchmarks for clarity and bass response, propelling Mission to prominence amid the golden era of British hi-fi.
The brand excels in loudspeakers across sectors, from seminal 1970s and 1980s models like the 770 to high-end masterpieces such as the 2001 Pilastro, Elegante, and SX series. Under Peter Comeau's acoustic leadership since 1999, Mission has expanded into hi-fi electronics, including amplifiers and home cinema systems, while maintaining an engineering-first ethos. Now part of the International Audio Group since 2005, with production in Shenzhen, it leverages advanced manufacturing for components like cables and turntable ancillaries, though speakers remain its core strength.
Mission holds mid-to-high-end status, revered by discerning buyers for award-winning performance—What Hi-Fi? Best Loudspeaker (2000, 2001), EISA Speaker of the Year (2001, 2003)—and timeless appeal. A management buyout refined its retail focus, positioning it as a reliable benchmark against pricier rivals, blending heritage innovation with accessible excellence for serious audiophiles.
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