Using Mark IV as preamp/poweramp only?

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SeasonOfPain

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I'd like to start experimenting with my amps to try mixing and matching preamp/poweramp combinations between my Mark IV combo and F-50 head.

I mainly wanted to confirm that I set the two amps up properly in this usage pattern, so as to make sure that the OT of either amp doesn't get damaged.

From what I understand, there are three means to send the Mark IV's output to an external source:
a. the Slave Out (D.I.) output
b. the Satellite EQ & Send jacks
c. the FX loop
(I'm not considering the Recording Out in this situation.)

Given the the poweramp in question will be the F-50 via its FX return jack, what are the pluses and minuses of the above 3 output options on the Mark? I would have the combo speaker plugged in on the Mark in all 3 cases, with the silent recording pull switch active.

Also, if I wanted to use the F-50 as the preamp and the Mark IV as the poweramp, would I simply run a line from the F-50's FX send to the Mark's FX return, and engage the F-50's "Speaker Mute" switch to avoid needing a speaker load?
 
Use either the slave out into the FX return, or the FX send into the FX Return.

As for which is better, try both and see which you like more.
 

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