Blameless style lateral MOSFET amp

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2. When the amp clips +V, Q5 base current will try to feed R3 without any collector current and that will interfere with the Q9 base voltage. I put a resistor in the base of Q5 to limit this effect to less than the total current from R2.

Note that the VAS current source should slave from the diff-amp (LTP) current source and not the other way around. Otherwise the Q5 base resistor does not fix the problem.
 
trying to upload again-
-extension bjt rejected by uploader
-so renamed to txt
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shall I pm you my lib?

I have the models if I decide to make the effort. But when I post simulation to DIYA, I put the non-standard models on the simulation (schematic) so that all you need is the asc file.
 
Take that!

Unable to find definition of model "ledgreen"
Unable to find definition of model "bzx84c12v"
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And the diodes?
Some people create a temporary include file and post it as well as the asc.

Originally I also appended the LTC bjt etc files. There can be minor issue with multiple versions of certain parts when you use an include. And I am struggling with 4+ folders where files have landed and I need to clean up my system. LTC needs a %path% system.
 
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meanwhile I installed a "fresh" LTSpice IV and modified my file to work with this setup without any include or lib statements.
Doing so I found some good reasons to hate LTSpice temporarily from the bottom of my heart.
 

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The simulated 1kHz THD:
 

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Simulations are promising so far. Meanwhile I finished a KiCAD layout on 100x100mm doubled sided pcb and will order today, possibly from All-PCB. The moment of truth comes nearer!:)
 

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