Mission 778S Wireless Music Streamer

Overview

The Mission 778S wireless music streamer is a compact network player designed to bring modern digital playback into a serious stereo system without unnecessary complexity. Developed to complement the Mission 778X integrated amplifier, it combines a dedicated streaming platform with an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC, balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, digital outputs and headphone listening.

It supports major streaming services including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect, alongside Roon Ready operation, AirPlay 2, internet radio, network-shared music libraries and USB storage. This makes the 778S suitable both for cloud-based listening and for users maintaining their own digital music collection.

Key Benefits

The 778S is designed as a focused network source rather than an all-in-one control centre. Its dedicated streaming architecture, developed with Silent Angel technology, handles network playback over Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi while Mission's own iOS and Android app provides direct system control.

The ESS ES9038Q2M DAC supports high-resolution playback and can upsample incoming audio to 352.8 or 384 kHz. Users can also disable upsampling and select from five reconstruction filters, providing a degree of control over the final presentation without complicating everyday use.

System integration is unusually flexible for a compact streamer. RCA and balanced XLR analogue outputs allow direct connection to an integrated amplifier, preamplifier or active loudspeakers, while optical, coaxial and USB audio outputs make it possible to use an external DAC instead. A dedicated headphone output also allows the 778S to function as a self-contained personal listening source.

Key Features

• Dedicated wireless network music streamer
• ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M 32-bit DAC
• Mission streaming platform powered by Silent Angel technology
• Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect
• Roon Ready and AirPlay 2
• TuneIn internet radio
• Playback from SMB/CIFS network storage
• USB storage and USB hard-disk playback
• Balanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs
• Optical, coaxial and USB digital outputs
• 6.3 mm headphone output
• 2.23-inch high-contrast OLED display

Ideal For

The Mission 778S is well suited to stereo systems where streaming is the primary digital source. It is a natural partner for the Mission 778X, but its analogue and digital outputs also make it easy to integrate with other integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, external DACs or active loudspeakers.

It is particularly relevant for listeners who use Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, Roon or locally stored music and who value a compact dedicated streamer over a larger multifunction component. Customers requiring HDMI ARC or several conventional digital inputs should note that the 778S is more focused than some competing network players.

Specifications

Why We Selected This Product

The 778S is a particularly coherent addition to the Mission 778 range because it concentrates on the functions that matter most in a dedicated streamer: reliable network access, broad service support, high-resolution playback and flexible analogue and digital outputs.

We also appreciate that Mission has retained a compact form factor while providing balanced XLR outputs, USB audio, local-library playback and a capable headphone stage. For customers who want a purpose-built streaming source rather than a large all-in-one component, the 778S offers a well-considered balance of functionality, system flexibility and straightforward everyday use.