Low distortion, pure resistive I/V stage for Sabre Reference DAC

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Is pleasing my ears now with very good micro-details, accurate mids and a phenomenal bass.
Enjoy!
 

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0.82 ohms are very low. Did you experiment with higher value?
I like the way you connect the bipolar and jfet. Did you experience stability problems ?

Yes I did, but I perceived better sound by putting lower and lower I/V resistors. I had to stay at 0.81ohm value because there is no much gain in the circuit.
I have not find any stability problems until now.
 
I have see this type of connection in Cordell book page 530. He call it jfet-bipolar CFPs.
Jochim this can be a good idea for you to try in your new MC amplifier. It has very low distortion and low impedance. I prefer with only bjt.
 
Is the output really loaded with a 1kOhm resistor ?

No, it isn't. It was just for simulation. The only load seen by the I/V stage is the 22k volume attenuator located into the power amplifier.

Guys, as far as I listened, this is the best sounding I/V stage I have tested. And i had listened many.
It is very simple to construct, just be sure that jfets are sorted to the same Idss in every similar symmetrically position
 

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