Noob roadster questions

[existenz]

First question: when switching from bold to spongy, should I turn the amp off before changing to the other mode or can I just switch it directly to it?
I'm a bit confused because there is the "0 - off" in the middle of the switch which would suggest that I should first turn the amp off before I change into other mode.

Second: does it matter if I keep the loop system in engaged (where the send and return are active) even if I don't have any devices connected to it?

 

[fishyfishfish]

You don't have to, but I think it is a good idea to get in the habit of always use the standby switch when doing anything with a tube amp. As for the loop, it shouldn't matter if is engaged or not, that's up to you. Cheers!

 

[fredster]

I talked to Mesa about this and they said you can just flip between the two modes directly.

 

[giantstepjoe]

This is helpful. I did not realize you could switch freely between the modes without using standby first. Thanks.

 

[existenz]

I talked to Mesa about this and they said you can just flip between the two modes directly.

Ok thanks! It just seemed so odd that you could switch directly to a mode where the voltage gets suddenly lowered.

 

[existenz]

Diverted my roadsters fx-loop leak question Here.