The 778X is an Integrated Amplifier by MISSION that delivers . Thanks to its built-in ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. MISSION 778X lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The MISSION 778X is rated at 45 watts RMS into 8-ohms. MISSION provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.005% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 45 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.005%
- 65 watts into 4-ohms
When pairing the MISSION 778X with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the MISSION 778X, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
MISSION 778X features built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
MISSION 778X supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Phono Input
MISSION 778X features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
DAC and Digital Music
The MISSION 778X's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the 778X is the
ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
MISSION 778X External Dimensions and Weight
MISSION 778X has external dimensions of (H x W x D) . The unit weighs
6.30kg / 13.9lbs.
- Width: mm (")
- Height: mm (")
- Depth: mm (")
- Weight: 6.30 kg (13.90lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
| General |
| Brand |
MISSION |
| Full Model Name |
MISSION 778X |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
45 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
65 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.005% |
| Minimum Impedance |
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| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
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| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
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| Apple AirPlay2 |
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| DTS Play-Fi |
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| Chromecast built-in |
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| Roon |
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| HEOS |
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| BluOS |
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| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
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| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
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| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
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| USB Input |
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| Preamp Outputs |
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| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
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| Headphone Output |
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| Removable Power Cord |
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| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (") |
| Width |
mm (") |
| Depth |
mm (") |
| Weight |
6.30 kg (13.90lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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