MISSION 778CDT

The Mission 778CDT is a dedicated CD transport designed to deliver pure, precise digital playback while integrating seamlessly into high-quality audio systems. Developed according to the same design philosophy that made the 778X integrated amplifier such a success, it is a compact and highly specialized component engineered to provide outstanding performance without unnecessary complexity. It adopts the distinctive half-width chassis of the series, combining compact dimensions, elegant styling, and retro-inspired aesthetics that fit naturally into modern listening environments.

At the heart of the 778CDT is a custom-designed CD transport mechanism paired with a sophisticated servo control system that ensures stable disc rotation, accurate track reading, and highly effective error correction. This architecture preserves signal integrity from the earliest stages of playback. To achieve exceptional timing accuracy, the unit also incorporates a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), which serves as the master clock, significantly reducing jitter and delivering a clean, stable SPDIF signal to connected digital-to-analog converters.

The design follows Mission’s engineering philosophy of maintaining maximum signal purity. Key circuit sections, including the transport, laser, decoder, and master clock, are powered by dedicated low-noise power supplies. This approach minimizes interference between stages, preserves audio quality, and allows connected DACs to perform at their full potential.

Digital connectivity is provided through both coaxial and optical SPDIF outputs, ensuring excellent compatibility with the Mission 778X amplifier as well as high-quality external DACs. Beyond conventional CD playback, the 778CDT expands its versatility with support for USB storage devices, enabling playback of music files stored on external drives. Supported formats include FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, and APE, all processed through the same precision clocking and low-noise architecture used for CD playback, ensuring consistent and reliable performance regardless of the source.

As part of the ecosystem formed by the 778X and 778S, the Mission 778CDT helps create a complete modular hi-fi solution that is compact, elegant, and easy to integrate. Its value extends beyond technical specifications, focusing on the ability to reproduce music with clarity, accurate timing, and natural expression, making it a component designed to enhance every listening session and reveal the finest details of the original recording.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Digital CD Transport
• Disc Compatibility: CD; CD-R; CD-RW; Data CD
• Playback Sources: CD; CD-R; CD-RW; Data CD; USB-HDD storage devices
• CD Mechanism: High-quality CD transport with precision optical system
• Display: OLED display with CD text support
• Remote Control: Included with full functionality; also compatible with Mission 778X and 778S components
• Supported USB Audio Formats: WAV; MP3; WMA; AAC; FLAC; APE
• Supported USB File Systems: FAT16; FAT32; exFAT
• Digital Output Amplitude: 500 ±50 mVpp
• Output Impedance: 75 Ω
• Frequency Response: -0.01 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Digital Outputs: 1 x Coaxial SPDIF; 1 x Optical SPDIF
• Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
• Power Supply: 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz; 100–120 V / 50–60 Hz
• Finish: Silver; Black
• Product Dimensions (W x H x D): 236 x 96 x 357 mm
• Net Weight: 5.04 kg