The M2 Output Stage in Class A/B, and maybe a Power WHAMMY?

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The source resistors are necessary because this Toshiba pair is not true complementary.
Unlike the holy 2SJ1530/2SJ201.
The source resistor was chosen to enable optimal harmonic cancellations.

To get rid of the little bit of ringing, try increasing the closed loop gain.
Alternatively, try some bandwidth limiting in the feedback path.
Or a low pass filter of say 100kHz at the input.
Exactly which you like best, you have to try.


Cheers,
Patrick
 
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So, my M2OPS is currently rocking the classic look of M2. Like, straight-up original M2 with 0R47 source resistors, no global feedback hocus-pocus. Next up, I'm going to try mixing things up with some global negative feedback (a bit of a sonic experiment).

But before we dive into the land of 'tamed audio', let's just appreciate the raw, unfiltered sound my ears are currently enjoying.

And the first impressions are like, 'Is this the same system?' It's like someone finally cleaned the audio windows! The resolution? Let's just say my music is now in very high-definition👌

Of course, I'm fully aware this could be the 'new toy' effect. We'll see if this audio party keeps going, or if it's just a one-night stand.
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@Studley: No, this is my first M2 experience, so I can't made any comparison.

@EUVL: The measured DF is 27 at 8R, so the output impedance is about 0R3. Really, that is not to high, but seems enough for my speakers now. They have a very strange impedance curve going down to 3R at 150 Hz.
I promise to try some global feedback in the future😎