Mission 778x Amplifier with Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Speakers

Description

Mission 778x + Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Speakers + QED Cables

The Mission 778X is a modern take on a classic Mission amplifier, blending vintage style touches with the features audiophiles expect today. Designed for music lovers who want elegance, flexibility and quality in a compact form, it makes an excellent centrepiece for both serious hi-fi setups and more modest systems.

Despite its half-width chassis, the 778X packs plenty of punch: 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 65 watts into 4 ohms. Whether driving medium-sized speakers in a living room or a smaller stand-mount pair in a study, it delivers clean, dynamic sound without strain. Its signal path is refined, with careful attention to distortion, noise floor, and component quality.

For digital lovers, it includes a high-performance ESS Sabre32 DAC, capable of decoding up to 384 kHz PCM and DSD256 via USB, with optical and coaxial inputs up to 192 kHz. Analogue sources are equally well supported: twin RCA line inputs, a dedicated MM (moving magnet) phono stage with low noise, and a front-panel high-drive headphone amplifier make it versatile for turntables, digital streamers, tablets or headphones alike.

Connectivity is generous: USB-B, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth (aptX/AAC), analogue inputs, and useful outputs such as pre-out, meaning you can expand to external power amps or add other gear in time. Large tactile control knobs, LED level indicators, and a well-finished metal case complete the package, adding to the sense of quality and usability.

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Speakers

Wharfedale's multi-award winning Diamond 12.3 is a compact floorstanding speaker that delivers in every respect - they sound beautifully balanced, are well made and offer unbeatable value for money.

Key Features:

• 2.5-Way Configuration: A sophisticated driver setup featuring dual 5" Klarity™ woofers and a 1" textile dome tweeter ensures seamless integration from thunderous bass to sparkling highs.
• Klarity™ Cone Technology: Wharfedale's proprietary polypropylene/mica composite cones offer remarkable stiffness and low coloration, providing tight, articulate midrange and controlled low-end performance.
• Slim, Elegant Design: Compact for a floorstander, the Diamond 12.3 fits comfortably in modern living spaces, offering room-filling sound without overwhelming your décor.
• Advanced Crossover Network: Engineered with precision for optimal phase alignment and a balanced frequency response, ensuring natural, coherent sound at any volume.
• Beautiful Cabinet Finishes: Available in stylish finishes including Walnut, Black, White, and Light Oak — built with layered MDF for internal resonance control and stunning visual appeal.

Package includes a Free 3m pair of QED XT25 Pre-terminated speaker cables worth £89.95 (see below)