Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier + Wharfedale EVO 4.1 Bookshelf Speakers

The Mission 778X blends vintage aesthetics with modern audio performance, delivering 65W of powerful, refined sound in a compact, retro-inspired design. Ideal for both vinyl lovers and digital streamers, it features Bluetooth, RCA line, coaxial, and digital inputs. Its integrated phono stage is optimized for MM cartridges, providing precise sound without the need for an external pre-amp.

The EVO4 bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale feature AMT technology for precise high-frequency reproduction, a sturdy cabinet design with radiused edges, and the patented SLPP bass reflex system originally developed for the flagship ELYSIAN model.

Mission 778X 65W Integrated Amplifier with Phono & Bluetooth

The Mission 778X is phono-ready with a JFET-based phono stage that provides precise RIAA equalisation, optimized for MM cartridges, so no extra pre-amp is needed. It features RCA line, digital, and coax connections, alongside a Bluetooth receiver with aptX/AAC for CD-level audio streaming from smart devices, offering both convenience and high-quality sound.

This amplifier is equipped with a high-performance ESS ES9018K2M Reference chip, utilizing ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator. This allows for ultra-low noise digital audio file compatibility, with sampling rates up to 384kHz (PCM) and DSD256.

The headphone stage matches the performance of standalone headphone amplifiers, delivering dynamic, detailed sound thanks to its high slew rate design. All around, the 778X provides engaging and refined performance, catering to modern music enthusiasts while honoring Mission’s rich heritage.

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Wharfedale EVO4.1 5" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

Wharfedale’s new EVO4 has grown out of the extensive research and development that produced the ELYSIAN flagship loudspeakers and borrows much of the technology involved in ELYSIAN.

The primary focus is on the AMT development resulting in a radically different way of reproducing high frequency detail efficiently and accurately.

Similar cabinet technology to ELYSIAN provides a stable and solid foundation for the drive units with radiused edges to help integrate the driver output with the room acoustics.

In addition the unique SLPP bass reflex system, as developed for ELYSIAN, is now incorporated in EVO4.

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AMPLIFIER

• Model: 778X
• General Description: Digital-to-Analogue Converter, Stereo Amplifier
• Integrated Amplifier: (45 watts @8 ohms, 65 watts @4 ohms)
• Reference Chip: ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M Reference Chip
• Ultra-low Noise: Digital Audio File Compability (384kHz PCM, DSD256) 
• Bluetooth: 5.0 (aptX / AAC) Support
• Phono Stage: Dedicated High-performance, Low-noise MM Phono Stage
• Headphone AMP: With High-speed Output Signal Transition
• Large Tractile Controls: With LED Level Indicators
• Inputs: 1 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, 1 x PC USB, 1 x Bluetooth (aptX/AAC), 2 x AUX,1 x RCA (Phono MM)
• Outputs: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x RCA (PRE Out)
• Sampling Frequency: Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz-192kHz; PC USB:44.1kHz-384kHz(PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
• Preamplifier Section: Gain (max.) +0dB (Line), +47dB (Phono MM)
• Input Impedance: 10K (AUX); 47K//100pF (Phono MM)
• Frequency Response (ref. 1kHz): 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)
• PRE Output Level: 2.1Vrms (max.)
• PRE Output SNR: >110dB (A-weighted)
• DAC - D to A Converter: ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M
• Resolution: 32-bit
• Max. Sampling Frequency: Optical/Coaxial: 192kHz; / USB: PCM 384kHz / 11.2896MHz (DSD256)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.001% (1KHz @ 0dBFS)
• Output level (0dBFS, 1KHz): 2.1Vrms
• Power Amplifier Section - Gain/+31dB
• Rated Power Output: 2x45W(@8ohms); 2 x 65W (@ 4 ohms)
• Frequency Response (ref. 1kHz): 20Hz-20KHz (± 0.5dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.005% (30W / 8 ohms)
• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Headphone Amplifier-Output Impedance: 4.7 ohms
• Load impedance: 20-600 ohms
• Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D): 236x98x380.6
• Net Weight: 6.3kg
• Finish: Black / Silver

SPEAKERS

• General Description: 2-way bookshelf speaker
• Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
• Transducer Complement: 2-way
• Bass Driver: 5" (130 mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
• Midrange Driver: None
• Treble Driver: 30 x 60 mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer)
• AV Shield: No
• Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1M): 87 dB
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 25 - 100 W
• Peak SPL: 104 dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω compatible
• Minimum Impedance: 3.5 Ω
• Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 64 Hz - 22 kHz
• Bass Extension (-6dB): 55 Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.9 kHz
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 335 x 210 x (285 + 10) mm
• Net Weight: 7.8 kg per unit

AMPLIFIER

• 1 x Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier
• 1 x Power Cable
• 1 x Remote Control
• 1 x Antenna
• 1 x User Manual

SPEAKERS

• 1 x Evo4.1 Bookshelf Speaker
• 1 x User Manual