Mission 778CDT
CD Transport

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Mission 778CDT CD Transport

CD Transport

The 778CDT is a dedicated, compact, purposeful and digitally optimised CD Transport, designed for pure signal delivery and seamless system integration.

The Mission 778X marked the brand’s return to integrated amplification after more than three decades — a compact, powerful amplifier that redefined expectations at its price point. Built on that foundation, the 778CDT brings the same philosophy to CD playback: focused design, uncompromising engineering, and music as the priority.

Housed in the same elegant, compact half-width design and striking retro form that made the 778X a modern classic, the 778CDT completes the 778 Series as its dedicated CD transport — a digital-first device designed for audio purity and seamless system integration.

Engineering & Performance

At its heart, the 778CDT employs a custom CD transport mechanism with a precision servo control system, engineered to ensure stable disc rotation, accurate tracking, and robust error correction. A temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) is used as the master clock, significantly reducing jitter and delivering a clean, stable SPDIF signal to the downstream DAC.

True to Mission’s engineering philosophy, the design avoids unnecessary complexity. Key circuit functions — transport, laser, decoder, and master clock — are powered by dedicated low-noise supplies, minimising interference and preserving signal integrity throughout the playback chain.

The result is a digital output that remains faithful to the source, allowing connected DACs to perform at their best.

Connectivity & Digital Flexibility

Digital output is provided via both coaxial and optical SPDIF, ensuring straightforward compatibility with the internal DAC of the 778X or any high-quality external DAC system.

Beyond disc playback, the 778CDT also supports USB-HDD music playback, extending its role as a versatile digital transport. High-resolution audio files stored on USB devices — including FLAC, WAV, MP3, WMA, and APE — are handled using the same precision clocking and low-noise architecture as CD playback, ensuring consistent performance across physical and locally stored digital media.

Part Of A Complete System

Together, the 778X, 778S, and 778CDT form a complete, modular hi-fi ecosystem — compact, stackable, and designed for serious listening without unnecessary complexity.

As with all Mission products, the 778CDT is not defined by specifications alone. It exists to serve the music — delivering clarity, timing, and emotional connection in a system built to last.

Model778CDT
General DescriptionCD Transport
Design Philosophy and Core TechnologyPlayback from CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Data CD or USB-HDD

Compatible with CD/CD-R/CD-RW and data CD formats

High-end CD mechanism with a precision optical system

OLED Display with CD text support

Fully functioning remote control

(also compatible with the Mission 778X and 778S components)
USB Storage Device Audio FormatWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, APE format playback
USB Storage Device File SystemSupports FAT16/FAT32/exFAT formats
Digital Output Amplitude500 +/-50mVpp
Output Impedance75O
Frequency Response-0.01 dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref.1 kHz)
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Digital Output Interface1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical
Standby Power Consumption<0.5W
Power Requirements (According to Region)220-240V - 50/60Hz
100-120V - 50/60Hz
Product Size W X H X D (mm)236 x 96 x 357mm
Carton Size W X H X D (mm)470 x 161 x 514mm
Net Weight5.04kg
Gross Weight6.74kg
FinishSilver/Black

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