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At £507, this is broadly fair to slightly keen, not a bargain and not overpriced. Against your own market anchor, it sits well above the £267 75th percentile, but still below the original £549 launch level, so the ask feels like a solid retail-adjacent used price rather than a true second-hand deal.
The attraction is the package: a compact, well-built integrated with a capable DAC, MM phono stage, Bluetooth, and a lively 45W/8 ohm output that suits sensible speakers in small to medium rooms. It’s well regarded for offering genuine all-in-one convenience without sounding compromised, and black finish is a nice plus for matching systems. At this price, condition and included remote/power lead matter, but there’s nothing here that screams caution if it’s clean and fully working.
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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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