Opamp based Amp with current driven VAS

That's an idea for an opamp-powered amplifier with current-driven VAS. The simulated values are not bad, so far.

Especially since the amplifier is operated (simulated) only at 26.2mA total. 5mA for the power transistors.
 

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The 3k3 resistors in the power rails of the opamp look to be a problem. At the nominal quiescent current (2.6mA) they'll be dropping 8.6V each. The opamp will still operate at such reduced supply but its output voltage swing will be severely constrained.