[...] only the 'basic' configuration, 2 pole VAS and speaker protection. So no MOSFETS [...]
For this option you are looking at a simpler schematic (attached - the speaker protection and power input are not shown to keep it uncluttered as those parts don't change).
Remember to keep within the voltage limits of your VAS, so if using BD140 then +/-36V is good whereas higher is stretching it.
VAS Compensation - I've never used two-pole before, the values I show are estimates. If you want to start really simple then leave R7 unpopulated and run it as a single pole Cdom style. You can still have both C4 and C6 in series if you like or you can replace one with a zero ohm link. You will find that the sound can be fine tuned by changing the VAS compensation but this should not be done to the point of compromising stability.
Phase lead compensation - the trick here is not to over-do it. I've shown C5 at 33pF and you likely don't want to go higher. If anything you want to try a little less and you can also try it without C5 populated. In practice, C5 reduces the amount of VAS compensation you might need.
Driver compensation - I included the option of a 'Cdom' on Q6. Rod doesn't find it necessary but I liked to have the option when building the enhanced VAS version which has higher OLG. You may not need to install C10 at all.
Nested feedback - R8 provides for feedback from the VAS. It will reduce the amount of feedback from the output stage. Therefore, it affects the overall compensation. It's optional, you can leave it off to start with. Including R8 may reduce the amount of VAS compensation needed for stability. It affects the behaviour of the amplifier in a subtle way and is another part that can be used to 'voice' the amplifier. If trying other values make bold changes, such as try half or twice the value.
The other part of the compensation is the output inductor, which goes off-board. You know that already.