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A modern integrated with built-in DAC and Bluetooth is easy to live with, but this asking price is firmly ambitious versus the used market. At £449, it sits well above the 75th percentile of £260 and far from the median £126, so it would need to be unusually clean, boxed, and ideally supported by receipts or extras to look sharp.
What makes it attractive is the all-in-one convenience: a current-feature amp that can handle digital sources and streaming-friendly use without extra boxes. That said, the value here depends on condition and completeness more than usual, because at this level you are paying for near-new presentation rather than a bargain. If it’s genuinely mint and properly documented, it can still make sense; otherwise, buyers should expect stronger value elsewhere.
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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