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Condition is unknown, so I’d price this off the market rather than assume any premium for cosmetics; at £167, it sits a touch above the £138 median but still below the £173 75th percentile, so this reads as fair to slightly firm, not overpriced. It is not a bargain versus the £102 25th percentile, but it is close enough to the middle of the pack that a clean, working example would still be worth a look.
That’s sensible for a Cyrus One, which has a solid reputation for punchy, musical integrated amplification and enough drive to make modest speakers come alive. The upside here is mainly in getting a respected vintage piece at a price that doesn’t wander into collector territory; if it’s been serviced, comes with the original remote or paperwork, or has a tidy exterior, that adds real value. If it’s untested, budget for a proper check before buying.
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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