1. Turn Auto Bomb off
2. Don't die

My question is, since I understand that both take a huge percent off your multiplier, which is still the preferred method of doing so?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that when I play a run through Death Label, it's not going to be flawless, and I'm going to get hit a few times. So, is it better to get hit and have auto bomb, but survive the stage, or to just die. Which kills my multiplier less?