Mission - 778X Integrated Amplifier
Full Details
Cohesive, Balanced, Unobtrusive: Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier Handles Digital and Analog Sources with Equal Capability, Outputs 45Wpc from a Half-Width Form Factor, Includes ESS Reference DAC
How much sonic goodness and modern versatility can a half-width integrated amplifier possibly deliver? In the case of the Mission 778X, plenty. Rated at 45Wpc into eight ohms, this 3.86 x 9.29 x 14.98-inch (HWD) all-rounder delivers engaging, detailed, and refined sound marked by open balance and a touch of warmth. You'll relish the detail, timing, and dynamics. And you'll love the fact 778X accommodates digital and analog sources, with its on-board MM phonostage based around a JFET circuit making vinyl playback a cinch.
Designed to occupy a minimal footprint and stack with Mission's 778CDT and 778S sibling components, 778X incorporates an ESS ES9018K2M Reference DAC with 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to supply low-noise, broad-range portrayal digital files up to DSD256 and 384kHz PCM. A built-in Bluetooth receiver with the aptX and AAC codecs gives you wireless options from smart devices and PCs. And a dedicated headphone amplifier with high-speed output transition and a high slew rate welcomes you to connect your favorite 'phones for personal listening.
Visually inspired by '80s hi-fi, 778X further touts one coaxial, two Toslink, one USB, and two auxiliary inputs. One coaxial, Toslink, and RCA pre-out cover the outputs array. A remote control also comes standard. As does vetting by respected audiophile outlets such as What Hi-Fi?, AVForums, and A British Audiophile.
Curious about 778X and how it pairs with the rest of the Mission 778 Series? Give us a call at 312-433-0200 and let's talk.
"It’s a handsome, well made amp that has a socket for pretty much any occasion and that sounds extremely good across all of them."
—AVForums, Editor's Choice
"[This] is a well-rounded product that deserves plenty of success. Retro appeal or not, the Mission 778X convinces."
—What Hi-Fi?, five-star review
Downloads
User Manual (PDF, 0.468 MB)
Specifications
- General Description: Digital-to-Analogue Converter, Stereo Amplifier
- Design Philosophy and Core Technology
- Integrated Amplifier (45 watts @8 ohms, 65 watts @4 ohms)
- ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference Chip
- Ultra-low Noise Digital Audio File Compability (384kHz PCM, DSD256)
- Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX / AAC) Support
- Dedicated High-performance, Low-noise MM Phono Stage
- Headphone AMP With High-speed Output Signal Transition
- USB Upgrade Support
- Large Tractile Controls With LED Level Indicators
- Inputs: 1 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, 1 x PC USB, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/AAC), 2 x AUX,1 x RCA (Phono MM)
- Outputs: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x RCA (PRE Out)
- Sampling Frequency
- Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz;
- PC USB:44.1kHz-384kHz(PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
- Preamplifier Section
- Gain (max.): +0dB (Line), +47dB (Phono MM)
- Input Sensitivity: 540mV (Line, Volume = 0dB); 2.5mV (Phone MM, Volume = 0dB)
- Input Impedance: 10K (AUX); 47K//100pF (Phono MM)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.003%
- Frequency Response (ref. 1kHz): 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)
- PRE Output Level: 2.1Vrms (max.)
- PRE Output SNR: >110dB (A-weighted)
- DAC
- D to A Converter: ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M
- Resolution: 32-bit
- Max. Sampling Frequency: Optical/Coaxial: 192kHz; USB: PCM 384kHz / 11.2896MHz (DSD256)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
- Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz): 2.1Vrms
- Power Amplifier Section
- Gain: +31dB
- Rated Power Output: 2x45W(@8ohms); 2 x 65W (@ 4 ohms)
- Frequency Response (ref. 1kHz): 20Hz-20KHz (± 0.5dB)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.005% (30W / 8 ohms)
- Input Sensitivity: 540mV (RCA AUX In); 2.5mV (Phono MM)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): >108dB (ref. 45W, A-weighted)
- Crosstalk @1K: >80dB (ref.1W)
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- Headphone Amplifier
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
- Output Impedance: 4.7 ohms
- Load impedance: 20-600 ohms
- General
- Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 236x98x380.6
- Carton Size (mm) ( W X H X D): 450x392x175
- Net Weight: 6.3kg
- Finish: Black / Silver
- Power requirements (depending on region): 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz; 100-120V ~ 50/60Hz
- Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual, Antenna





