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QUOTE: Originally posted by Explorer154 I thought that DCS was the latest technology and you can do more with it?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Explorer154 I am a Newcomer to model railroading. I was wondering if I can have some adivce and so -- thanks in advance. I am interested in the HO scale (don't have room for the O scale) and I want DCS control. I narrowed my seach down to marklin DCS stater sets (such as the 29571) or the MTH DCS system. I want a system that I can grow into. I know the Mth, I believe, as a wireless controller. I would value your advice, Thanks - Explorer154[:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Student, However, 1 3/4 years later things have seemed to move on. Soundtraxx, according to a DCC vendor that I contacted, is including Back EMF in the Tsunami decoders (though not officially annoucning it) and DCC's progress, which had been temporarily halted from the suit, is now moving ahead at a quick pace. All available with DCC decoders and sound systems of varying price and performance levels. So for now it appears that the DCC manufacturers no longer have much to fear from MTH.
QUOTE: Originally posted by mthrules The vast majority of HO modelers will be highly pleased with DCS once they try it.
QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley Us old hands know this already (hey, I've know it for 6 months now,) but the important thing about DCC "compatability" is that, in general, any DCC-equipped locomotive will run on any DCC control system. I've got no argument with any of Jeff's other comments, since I've personally never even seen a DCS system, but for the sake of our "student," we should be clear about what is "open" about the DCC protocol.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Ted E. Bear Jeff, your argument for DCC is a good one. Too bad Antonio is on the rag tonight.[banghead]
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 Did you just figure that out James? All anyone has to say is MTH or DCS, and they magicly appear. The funny thing about this topic is, the tiltle says Marklin, but there hasn't been much mention of it. I am genuinely curious as to what year consumers will actually have the option to purchase the HO version of DCS in their local hobby store. We can't keep having these discussions without a product to discuss.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005 Did you just figure that out James? All anyone has to say is MTH or DCS, and they magicly appear.