Wadia x64.4 sledgehammer output stage problem

[RobertS61]

That would be even greater but there's some controversy on that diamond buffer issue:
RJM Audio - The B-board Buffer Stage

Can't discuss that with you because lack of knowledge, but they put them in for a reason, I reason 😉

 

[RobertS61]

These, being diamond buffers with no voltage gain should be easy enough to troubleshoot even without a scope. Just take them out and jumper IN to OUT.

It may even sound better that way.

Now I understand what you say.
Solder them out and short the PCB pin inserts where pin 4 and 8 where?
HA5002:
https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=876316&stc=1&d=1600241481


https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=876315&stc=1&d=1600241271

 

[analog_sa]

Yes. The buffers are there in order to drive longer and higher capacitance cables. In some situations the buffers may be beneficial, but they also steal some transparency.

 

[RobertS61]

The Yes part of your answer means I can pull those opamps out and short pin 4 and 8?