MISSION 778S MUSIC STREAMER
The MISSION 778S MUSIC STREAMER is a high resolution, compact music streamer providing AirPlay2 wireless streaming, Internet Radio, network streaming, and music streaming services from Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect.
Roon ready.
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.
STREAMING PLATFORM AND 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. And 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 AND 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.
Music gains space, texture, and presence — not through excess processing, but through careful engineering.
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 AND 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.
As with all Mission products — loudspeakers or electronics — specs are just the start. The real goal is music in true-to-life form.
Music is the master. Technology follows.
Model 778S General Description Network Player Design Philosophy and 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
Powered by Silent Angel Streaming technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4/5GHz)
Native support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Internet Radio, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2
Music from network shared storage (over SMB/CIFS)
USB storage / flash drive / USB hard disk (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT)
2.23” High contrast OLED displayInputs 1 x PC USB (USB Type-C), 1 x Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
1 x USB-A for MCU Update, 2 x USB-A for USB StorageOutputs 1 x RCA (pair) analogue outputs
1 x Balanced XLR (pair) analogue outputs
1 x Optical digital output
1 x Coaxial digital output
2 x USB-A for USB Audio Out
1 x HeadphoneSupported File Formats DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD)
PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF, APE
Compressed (lossy) Audio: MP3, WMA, AAC, OGGSampling Frequency PCM: 44.1kHz-768kHz (705.6kHz/768kHz Fixed-point supported via App streaming)
DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256(DoP), DSD512(PC USB)Digital Section Digital Output Intensity 500 +/- 50mVpp Output Impedance 75 ohms Frequency Response -0.01dB (20Hz - 20kHz, ref.1kHz) Max. Sampling Frequency 192kHz / 24-bit Digital Output 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical, USB Audio Out D to A Converter Variable Output Voltage (0dBFS, 1kHz) 0 – 2.05Vrms (RCA)
0 – 4.1Vrms (XLR)DAC ES9038Q2M Frequency Response +/-0.5dB (20Hz - 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 120ohm (RCA)
56ohm (XLR)Headphone Amplifier Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW) Output Impedance 2.35 ohm Load Impedance 20-600 ohm General Standby Power Consumption <0.5W Net Weight 5.3kg Gross Weight 6.7kg Dimensions (mm)(W x H x D) 236 x 98 x 357mm Carton Size (mm)(W x H x D) 39 6x 190 x 445mm Finish Black / Silver Power Requirements
(depending on region)220-240V ~ 50 / 60Hz
100-120V ~ 50 / 60HzSafety Regulation Conformity
Standard AccessoriesPower Cord, Remote Control, User Manual This item will usually ship within 1-2 working days, although being a new product, stock may be sporadic initially.
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