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Mission 778S Wireless Music Streamer
$1,299.00 $1,499.00
Product Details
The Mission 778S is Mission's first wireless music streamer, designed as the perfect digital partner for the acclaimed 778X integrated amplifier.
Bringing seamless, high-quality streaming to modern music lovers, the 778S combines intuitive app control, flexible connectivity, and audiophile-grade engineering, all housed in the same elegant, compact half-width design and striking retro form that made the 778X a modern classic.
The 778S is a complete, future-ready streaming hub, delivering music with the purity and presence Mission is renowned for.
"It's hard to argue against the focus that the 778S puts on streaming and the effectiveness of its new interface. Mission has built a capable and user-friendly device with some of the best audio performance I've heard under £1,000."
Hi-Fi Choice Recommended, June 2026
778 Series
The 778X marked Mission's return to integrated amplification after more than three decades, setting a new benchmark for compact, high-value hi-fi electronics.
Now, the 778S completes the system, delivering modern streaming performance with the same musical priorities, visual harmony, and attention to engineering detail. Designed specifically for 778X owners and contemporary hi-fi systems, the 778S becomes the streaming soul of your setup.
Mission has long earned its reputation through loudspeakers that defy expectations, delivering exceptional sound, refined design, and extraordinary value. In that same spirit, the 778 series revives a beloved Mission concept, blending vintage aesthetics with forward-thinking performance.
Streaming Platform & Control
As with any network audio device, the streaming platform's stability and fidelity are paramount. With the 778S, beneath the Mission styling lies a platform developed in collaboration with Silent Angel, maestros in high-end digital audio streaming. Powered by a custom implementation of the Silent Angel streaming engine, and optimised by Mission engineers, the 778S delivers superior fidelity, rock-solid stability, and remarkable versatility.
Accessing music is effortless through the Mission 778S app, which carries the full power of the Silent Angel ecosystem. Stream directly from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Radio, DLNA, AirPlay 2, and USB HDD devices, all with a sleek, responsive interface. For advanced users, the 778S is fully Roon Ready, certified for bit-perfect playback and seamless integration over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, with no setup required.
Getting started is quick and simple, with configuration over dual-band Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet. Whether controlling playback from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, users enjoy robust performance and intuitive control at every level.
Engineering & Performance
At its heart, the 778S features the ESS Technology ES9038Q2M Reference DAC, employing 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology for ultra-low noise and exceptional signal integrity.
All incoming audio is precision upsampled to 352.8kHz or 384kHz, pushing digital artefacts beyond the audible spectrum and allowing the DAC to operate in its optimal linear range. The result is cleaner transients, greater dynamic nuance, and a more natural soundstage.
Users can override the upsampling facility and apply one of five DAC reconstruction filters to fine-tune the sound to their taste. These sonic tailoring options are especially useful given the variable quality of digital audio formats and streaming services.
Connectivity & Flexibility
To support a wide range of systems and preferences, the 778S offers both digital (USB Audio, SPDIF coaxial, optical) and analogue outputs. Whether paired with the 778X, a standalone DAC, powered speakers, or integrated amp, the 778S adapts to any setup with elegance and ease.
Analogue outputs, including a pair of balanced XLR connections, unlock the full potential of high-resolution formats such as DSD, bypassing the sample-rate limitations often associated with digital-only connections like SPDIF. The balanced signal path further reduces noise and interference over longer cable runs, preserving signal integrity and delivering pure, uncompromised sound exactly as the DAC was designed to provide.
The 778S also facilitates private listening via its onboard headphone amplifier, capable of driving a wide range of headphone types with clarity, power, and precision. Whether you're using reference-grade over-ears or everyday dynamic cans, the 778S delivers a performance that rivals standalone headphone amps, matching the digital streaming credentials for a complete listening hub in the hi-fi and head-fi domains.
Key Features
- ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC with HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator
- Mission 778S App Control for iOS and Android
- Silent Angel Streaming Technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi)
- Native Support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Internet Radio, Roon Ready, and AirPlay 2
- Network & USB Storage Playback via SMB/CIFS shared storage and USB flash drive/HDD (FAT32, exFAT)
- 2.23" High Contrast OLED Display
- Five Selectable DAC Reconstruction Filters for sonic tailoring
- Onboard Headphone Amplifier
- Balanced XLR Analogue Outputs for full DSD and high-resolution playback
Technical Specifications
| General Description | Network Player |
| Core Technology | ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC; RK3399 ARM Cortex-A72 @ 2.0GHz, ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz; iOS/Android Mission 778S App control; Silent Angel Streaming technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5GHz); native Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Internet Radio, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2; 2.23" high contrast OLED display |
| Inputs | 1x PC USB (USB Type-C), 1x Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T, 1x USB-A for MCU update, 2x USB-A for USB storage |
| Outputs | 1x RCA (pair) analogue outputs, 1x Balanced XLR (pair) analogue outputs, 1x optical digital output, 1x coaxial digital output, 2x USB-A for USB Audio Out, 1x headphone output |
| Supported File Formats | DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD). PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, APE. Compressed (lossy): MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG |
| Sampling Frequency | PCM: 44.1kHz to 768kHz (705.6kHz/768kHz fixed-point via App streaming). DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 (DoP), DSD512 (PC USB) |
| Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
| Net Weight | 5.3kg |
| Gross Weight | 6.7kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 236mm x 98mm x 380mm |
| Finish | Black / Silver |
| Power Requirements | 220 to 240V ~ 50/60Hz, or 100 to 120V ~ 50/60Hz, depending on region |
| Standard Accessories | Power cord, remote control, user manual |
Digital Section
| Digital Output Intensity | 500 +/- 50mVpp |
| Output Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Frequency Response | -0.01dB (20Hz to 20kHz, ref. 1kHz) |
| Max. Sampling Frequency | 192kHz / 24-bit |
| Digital Output | 1x coaxial, 1x optical, USB Audio Out |
D to A Converter
| Variable Output Voltage (0dBFS, 1kHz) | 0 to 2.05Vrms (RCA), 0 to 4.1Vrms (XLR) |
| DAC | ES9038Q2M |
| Frequency Response | +/-0.5dB (20Hz to 20kHz, ref. 1kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.001% (1kHz @ 2.05Vrms) |
| Max. Sampling Frequency | 768kHz / 32-bit |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) | >116dB (RCA), >120dB (XLR) |
| Output Impedance | 120 ohm (RCA), 56 ohm (XLR) |
Headphone Amplifier
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.01% (1kHz, 50mW) |
| Output Impedance | 2.35 ohm |
| Load Impedance | 20 to 600 ohm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Mission 778S designed to work with the 778X integrated amplifier?
A: Yes. The 778S is Mission's first wireless music streamer, designed specifically as the digital partner for the acclaimed 778X integrated amplifier, sharing the same half-width design and retro form.
Q: Is the 778S Roon Ready?
A: Yes. The 778S is fully Roon Ready, certified for bit-perfect playback and seamless integration over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, with no setup required.
Q: What streaming services does the 778S support?
A: It natively supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Internet Radio, DLNA, and AirPlay 2, alongside network shared storage (SMB/CIFS) and USB HDD/flash drive playback.
Q: What DAC does the 778S use?
A: It uses the ESS Technology ES9038Q2M Reference DAC with 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator technology.
Q: Does the 778S support DSD playback?
A: Yes. It supports DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 (DoP), and DSD512 (via PC USB), and its balanced XLR analogue outputs unlock the full potential of DSD and other high-resolution formats.
Q: Does the 778S have a built-in headphone amplifier?
A: Yes. It includes an onboard headphone amplifier capable of driving a wide range of headphone types, with a load impedance range of 20 to 600 ohms.
Q: How does the 778S connect to my network?
A: Configuration is available over dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz) or Gigabit Ethernet.
Q: Can I adjust the sound character of the 778S?
A: Yes. Users can override the upsampling facility and choose from five selectable DAC reconstruction filters to fine-tune the sound.
Q: What finishes is the 778S available in?
A: It's available in Black or Silver.
Q: What's included in the box?
A: The 778S ships with a power cord, remote control, and user manual.
Q: How much does the 778S weigh, and what are its dimensions?
A: Net weight is 5.3kg (gross weight 6.7kg), with dimensions of 236mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 380mm (D).
Q: Who developed the streaming platform behind the 778S?
A: The platform was developed in collaboration with Silent Angel, using a custom implementation of the Silent Angel streaming engine, optimised by Mission engineers.
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