Mission 778X Amplifier + JBL Stage 280F Floorstanding Speakers

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Mission | SKU: KB00857

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Black Silver

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Latte Espresso

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Description

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 JBL Stage 280F, crafted in the renowned Acoustic Engineering Center in Northridge, California, is the flagship of the Stage Series. This floorstanding speaker boasts a 2.5-way design, featuring HDI™ waveguide technology, a 1-inch anodized aluminum tweeter, and dual 8-inch Polycellulose woofers for deep, signature JBL bass. Available in Espresso or Latte woodgrain finishes with matching grilles.

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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JBL Stage 280F Dual 8" Floorstanding Speakers

Designed and engineered in our world-famous Acoustic Engineering Center of Excellence in Northridge, California, Stage 280F is the flagship of the new JBL Stage Series.

This floorstanding loudspeaker features a 2.5-way design with Next Generation patented High-Definition Imaging (HDI™) waveguide geometry, 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminium dome tweeter, and dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose cone woofers that provide deep, signature JBL bass.

Available in Espresso or Latte woodgrain finish with solid colour front baffles and matching grilles.

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Specifications

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

Type: Floorstanding Loudspeaker System
Low Frequency Driver: Dual 8-inch (200mm) Polycellulose Ribbed Cone
High Frequency Driver: 1-inch (25mm) Anodized Aluminum
Waveguide: Next Generation HDI™
Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-225W
Frequency Response ± 6dB: 33Hz-25kHz
Sensitivity @ 1M, 2.83V: 91dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Crossover Frequencies: 1.1kHz/2.1Khz
Enclosure Tuning: Bass Reflex via Dual Flared Racetrack Rear-Firing Tuned Ports
Finish: Espresso or Latte
Dimensions (HxWxD): 43.8in x 14.1in x 16.5in (1113mm x 357mm x 420mm)
Dimensions (HxWxD) without Base: 43.8in x 9.5in x 16.1in (1113mm x 241mm x 409mm)
Product Weight: 25.0383kg. (25.1 kg)
Shipping Weight: 30.6175kg. (30.6kg)
Shipping Units of Measure: Each
Warranty: 1 Year

What You Get

AMPLIFIER

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

SPEAKERS

2 x 280F Floorstanding Speakers
1 x User Manual

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We will price match where possible provided that the competitor is a like for like UK VAT registered company, they must be an authorised retailer, the product must be in stock and not on clearance.

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