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  This post is really specific to owners of Quilter Superblock amplifiers (US and UK).  Connecting a Superblock to an external amplifier There are several ways to do this depending on the type of amplifier you are connecting to. In all cases, the best way is to use the XLR direct output of the SBUS/UK. (1) SB to a powered speaker or Mixer that has an XLR input – using an XLR mic cable, connect the SB DI to the XLR input of the powered speaker or mixer. You’ll want to use the speaker sim for this (not FRFR) for the best sound. This is the easy one. (2) SBUS/UK to Guitar amplifier Instrument input – If the guitar amp you are connecting to does not have an XLR input or an Effects loop, then you will use this method. You need an XLR to TS (1/4” plug) adapter like the Neutrik NA2FP or build your own as shown in the schematic below . Make sure the guitar amp is set to a flat EQ, turn the gain down so the guitar amp is not overdriving, and turn all effects off in the guitar amp. Start with