I have been using the 4 cable method using the effects loop on a Hot Rod Deluxe III for awhile now with great results. I recently tried removing the loop block in my preset (replaced with a shunt) and going straight into the front of the amp through out one L. I hear no noticible difference in tone, effects, etc... Makes me want to do away with the other two cables and just go into the front of the amp. Should I be hearing a noticeable difference between these two methods? The Hot Rod takes modulation/timebased effects well into the front of the amp. Is this the reason why? Thanks a lot!