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Check out my post just below, and all my videos on the topic. I have used Tsumani, TCU WOW, Soundtraxx LCs, SFX004, SFX006s in several installations with success, but there is a learning curve. No, most decoders do not need connection of motor leads to use purely for sound.  However they will not show or respond on the programming track or in Ops mode for reading cv settings.  You are simply entering the values even though the decoder reads as if not there.  You also have to set the addresses using cv 29 17 and 18 (vs using jmri or a throttle that does that automatically) That being said, I used resistors on all my motor leads until the last install.  I also put a switch on the resistor so it could be turned on and off because at first my resistors were too small and heating up too much.  However, after getting good advice on this forum about it, I just omitted connecting the moto leads at all.  I can post the advice I got later. But check out all my older posts on the topic and several videos on youtube. (sssisskokid channel)  A prime consideration if using the decoder from rail power is the pickup truck.  I have a good experience with one brand and much better than diy pickups too. Let me know if you need more info.
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