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AD9834 + AD8014 DC return resistor

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The user asked if a DC return resistor to ground is needed between C11 and U7 for an AC-coupled signal from an AD9834 to an AD8014, with a maximum output frequency of 5 MHz. The final answer indicates that since the AD8014 is already bipolar, no additional resistor is necessary. It also notes that both Iout and IoutB should have reference resistors to ground, with R24 shown for IoutB.
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I have an AC-coupled signal coming from an AD9834 fed into an AD8014 as shown below.  

Do I need a DC return resistor to ground between C11 and U7 and, if so, what value should I use?

My maximum output frequency will be 5 MHz, sine wave only.

Thanks for helping out this ME :)