A Heritage British Loudspeaker Specialist Is Finally Embracing Modern Hi-Fi

The hi-fi manufacturer has been making audiophile-grade loudspeakers since the late 1970s.

Pair of Mission 770 speakers with stacked silver audio components on a wooden cabinet.

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Published January 16, 2026

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Mission is a British hi-fi manufacturer specializing in audiophile-grade loudspeakers, with a history dating back to the late 1970s.

Today, it offers numerous speaker ranges, but it has recently gotten into more traditional hi-fi — in 2022, it introduced the 778X stereo amplifier ($900), its first new amp since the mid-1980s.

Now, Mission is introducing its first-ever music streamer, designed to match its 778X stereo amplifier — they share a similar 80s-inspired, half-width design — and bring it into the modern hi-fi age.

Mission 778S

The brand’s first music streamer

The Mission 778S is a wireless music streamer that is designed to be the perfect digital partner for its 778X amplifier. (It can be paired with other amplifiers, of course, but its matching aesthetic and footprint make it stackable for the 778X.)

The brand is calling the 778S “a complete, future-ready streaming hub.”

Two silver Mission audio components with large knobs on a wooden cabinet against a red textured wall and a framed artwork. — The 778S is designed to be the perfect partner for Mission’s 778X integrated amplifier.

Naturally, the 778S brings high-resolution Wi-Fi streaming into the fold. Mission partnered with Silent Angel, the network streaming specialists, so the 778S runs a custom version of its streaming engine and works with its app (iOS and Android compatible). It also utilizes Mission’s circuitry design and an audiophile-grade 32-bit DAC (Sabre ES9038Q2M).

Stack of three silver and black Mission audio components with knobs and buttons on a wooden surface. — The Mission 778S has the same retro aesthetic and half-width design as the brand’s other 778 components, including the 778X amplifier and 778CDT CD transport.

Adds high-fidelity streaming

The 778S supports most major streaming services and protocols, including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and TuneIn Radio. It’s also Roon Ready. Two notable exceptions are that it lacks support for Google’s Chromecast and doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth.

For those with extensive digital libraries, it supports most Hi-Res and Lossless audio formats, including FLAC, Apple Lossless and WAV files. And it can handle audio up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512.

Silver network audio player with black antenna, USB ports, Ethernet port, XLR outputs, coaxial and optical digital outputs, and power switch. — The 778S brings support for most Wi-Fi streaming protocols and services. There’s no built-in Bluetooth.

As far as physical connections, Mission’s 778S has most bases covered.

It packs balanced XLR and RCA outputs for connecting to a larger analog system (including the brand’s 778X amplifier), as well as coaxial, optical, and USB-A digital outputs. It has USB-C and two USB-A ports for connecting to your laptop or desktop, too. It even functions as a headphone amp with a 6.35mm jack, too.

According to Mission, the 778S “completes the system,” which consists of the 778X stereo amplifier and the 778CDT CD transport. All of them are stackable and have matching half-width designs.

Black Mission 778S audio amplifier with two large knobs and digital display on a round wooden table. — The Mission 778S comes in two finishes: black or silver.

Price and availability

The Mission 778S music streamer will cost $1,699 and be available later this month. It comes in two finishes: black or silver.

Mission 778S

$1,699 at Mission

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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