Westend

Standard Finish: $17,600
- hand grinded aluminium or powder coated finish

Premium Finish: $19,900
- polished aluminium

• Custom surfaces and colors available upon request

WESTEND AUDIO SYSTEMS – the Munich-based manufacturer of audiophile high-end tube amplifiers – presents the SERVUS. A single-ended tube DAC of the highest class. As with the MONACO and LEO tube amplifiers, the new digital-to-analog converter combines superior technology and uncompromisingly selected components with noble design and craftsmanship made in Germany.

Stunning sound – customizable to personal sound preferences. Technology thought out down to the smallest detail, and a first-class headphone amplifier. Say “Servus!” and give it a listen.

Developed in collaboration with Günther Mania, long-time mastermind and founder of AVM.

Digital inputs:
(1) USB (USB-B)
(2) SPDIF optical (TOSLINK)
(3) SPDIF 75 Ohm (RCA)
(1) AES/EBU 110 Ohm (XLR)

Digital formats:
32 Bit USB DSD 64 - 512 kHz
SPDIF OPTO 32 kHz - 96 kHz (TOSLINK)
24 Bit SPDIF 32 kHz - 192 kHz (RCA)
24 Bit 32 kHz - 768 kHz (USB PCM)

Chipset:
(2) ESS9038 (doppel-mono)

High level outputs:
output voltage RCA 2.6V (0 dB)
output impedance RCA 50 Ohm
s/n ratio RCA 104dB (0 dB) / 107dB(A)
output voltage XLR 2.6V (0 dB)
output impedance XLR 110 Ohm symmetrical
s/n ratio XLR 105dB (0 dB) / 108 dB(A)
frequency response 10 HZ - 100 kHz (depending on sample rate)
THD & N 0.05 – 0.3% (0 dB) (depending on tube selection)

Headphone output (variable):
jack socket 6.3 mm stereo
output voltage 15V max
output resistance 47 Ohm
frequency response 10Hz - 100kHz (depending on sample rate)

Tubes:
standard (2) ECC81
optional (2) ECC82 or (2) ECC83
operating point adjustment automatically overpower source

IR-Remote:
all functions but volume control

Display:
LEDs, (dimmable by remote)

Operating voltage:
115V - 230V (adjustable)

Power consumption:
20W / Standby - less than 0.5 W

Dimensions:
16.9 x 15.7 x 5.3 inches (WxDxH)

Weight:
22 pounds
(chrome & gold finish weights more)