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📌 LAB POINTS
integrated stereo amplifier w/ phono + digital inputs and Bluetooth wireless connection
premium ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC for high-quality digital-to-analog conversion
phono stage based around JEFT-based circuit with RIAA equalization, optimized for moving magnet cartridges
LED level indicators for input channel and volume level
1/4" front panel headphone jack
part of Mission's hifi ecosystem, the 778X, 778S, and 778CDT form a complete, modular hi-fi stereo that's compact + stackable
remote control included
"The Mission 778X is a revisit of a classic Mission amplifier concept that was the Mission 778 – an affordable integrated amplifier that offered simplicity in operation but over-performed in the driving of loudspeakers. Equipped with a high-performance ESS ES9018K2M Reference chip with ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator. The phono stage is based around a JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation. It’s optimised for MM cartridges and as such, it’s a high-quality, low-noise input that eliminates any need for an additional phono pre-amp. Complementing the typical RCA line inputs are digital and coax connection options and a built-in Bluetooth receiver with an aptX and AAC codec, meaning the 778X offers CD performance via Bluetooth wireless connection. The convenience of streaming music from smart devices, such as phones, tablets or PCs have never sounded so good!" - Mission
🔑 KEY FEATURES
DAC: ESS Sabre32 Reference ES9018K2M
rated power output: 2x45W at 8 ohms
frequency response: 20 Hz - 20kHz
sampling frequency: USB: 44.1 kHz - 384 kHz / DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256
speaker binding posts: 5-way, 2 stereo posts
phono input: yes, RCA
wired inputs: RCA phono, RCA line, coaxial, optical (TOSLINK), USB Type-A
wireless inputs: Bluetooth aptX
wired outputs: coaxial, optical (TOSLINK), sub-out
wireless outputs: n/a
headphone output: yes, 1/4"
dimensions: 9.3" (w) x 3.6" (h) x 15" (d) / 236 x 98 x 380.6mm
weight: 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg
📦 COMES WITH
remote control
Generating expert take…
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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