Mission 778CDT CD Transport

Product Summary

The Mission 778CDT is a compact CD transport designed for customers who still enjoy physical media and want a clean, focused digital source to partner with a DAC-equipped amplifier or external DAC. Styled to match the Mission 778X and 778S, it brings the same half-width retro-inspired design to CD playback while keeping the job simple: read the disc accurately and pass on a clean digital signal.

A big part of the 778CDT’s appeal is that it avoids unnecessary complication. Mission uses a dedicated transport mechanism with a precision servo control system, along with a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator master clock to reduce jitter and help deliver a stable SPDIF output. Dedicated low-noise supplies for key circuit sections further support signal integrity, making it a strong choice for customers who want a purposeful digital transport rather than an all-in-one disc player.

The 778CDT also adds useful flexibility beyond standard audio CDs. It can play CD, CD-R, CD-RW and data discs, and it also supports USB-HDD music playback for compatible local files. For customers who want a neat, affordable and properly hi-fi way to keep a CD collection active in a modern system, the Mission 778CDT is a very compelling choice.

Key Benefits

• Dedicated CD transport design keeps the focus on clean, stable digital signal delivery
• Compact half-width chassis makes it easy to build a neat matching system with the Mission 778X and 778S
• Precision transport and servo system help improve disc reading stability and tracking accuracy
• TCXO master clock is designed to reduce jitter for cleaner digital output to your DAC or amplifier
• Coaxial and optical digital outputs make system matching easy with a wide range of DAC-equipped components
• Supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW and data disc playback for greater flexibility with existing disc libraries
• USB-HDD playback adds a useful extra route for local digital music files
• OLED display with CD text support makes playback information easier to read
• Shared remote compatibility with the 778X and 778S helps keep a matching Mission system simple to use
• 3 years manufacturers' warranty when registered within 90 days

Technical Specifications

Transport & Playback

• Product Type: CD transport
• Disc Playback: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Data CD and USB-HDD playback
• CD Mechanism: High-end CD mechanism with precision optical system
• Servo System: Precision servo control system
• Master Clock: Temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
• Display: OLED display with CD text support
• Supported USB Audio Formats: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and APE
• Supported USB File Systems: FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT

Outputs & Connectivity

• Digital Outputs: 1 x coaxial, 1 x optical
• Digital Output Amplitude: 500 +/-50mVpp
• Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
• Frequency Response: -0.01dB (20Hz to 20kHz, ref. 1kHz)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz

General

• Remote Control: Supplied, and compatible with the Mission 778X and 778S components
• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Colour Options: Silver or Black

Weight & Dimensions

• Dimensions: 236 x 96 x 357 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 5.04 kg
• Shipping Weight: 6.74 kg

What’s in the Box

• Mission 778CDT CD transport
• IEC power cord
• Remote handset
• User manual
• 2 x AAA batteries