Mission 778CDT CD Transport

The Mission 778X marked the brand’s return to integrated amplification after more than three decades, redefining expectations with its compact size, power, and musicality. Building on that success, the 778CDT applies the same philosophy to CD playback: a focused, uncompromising approach that strips away clutter and places music firmly at the centre of the experience.

Features

• Dedicated CD Transport Design
• Precision transport with advanced servo control
• Ultra-low jitter clocking
• Isolated power architecture
• Flexible digital outputs
• Multi-format disc support
• USB-HDD playback support
• Enhanced remote control
• Stackable heritage design

Mission Heritage And The 778 Series

Mission has long been recognised for products that exceed expectations, combining acoustic excellence, timeless design, and outstanding value. The 778CDT continues this tradition, carrying forward the Mission ethos with confidence. Styled to perfectly complement the 778X Integrated Amplifier and 778S Network Streamer, it completes the 778 Series as a dedicated CD transport designed for purity and seamless system integration.

Precision Engineering At The Core

At the heart of the 778CDT is a custom CD transport mechanism paired with a precision servo control system. This combination ensures stable disc rotation, accurate tracking, and robust error correction. A temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) acts as the master clock, significantly reducing jitter and delivering a clean, stable SPDIF signal to the connected DAC.

Clean Signal Design And Digital Outputs

True to Mission’s design philosophy, unnecessary complexity is avoided. Dedicated low-noise power supplies isolate critical sections, including the transport, laser, decoder, and master clock, preventing cross-interference and preserving signal integrity. Digital output is provided via both coaxial and optical SPDIF, ensuring effortless compatibility with the 778X or any high-quality external DAC.

Digital Versatility And Musical Focus

Beyond CD playback, the 778CDT supports USB-HDD playback of high-resolution digital files, including FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA, and APE. These files benefit from the same precision clocking and low-noise architecture as CDs. Together with the 778X and 778S, the 778CDT forms a compact, stackable hi-fi ecosystem dedicated to musical connection, emotional clarity, and timeless sound.

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