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DCC Noob - Sound decoders

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Posted by Tophias on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:21 PM

BradenD

 

 
Tophias

But that's me. And yes, a few years ago the Loksound motor control was superior to that of Soundtraxx. But I think with the advent of Tsunami2 they're both equal in that respect.

 

 

I have had Loksound 5 and tsunami 2 big steam (2021 release) in an Athearn Big boy as a control. The Loksound 5 provided significantly better motor control. I don't believe the Tsunami 2 steam decoders are priced well. They get outcompeted by both Loksound 5 and TCS Wow Steam in audio, performance, and control. However, they aren't bad, just badly priced. Econami decoders are a much better value proposition if you can find them.

 

Braden, having no steam on my layout except for one 10 year old Broadway Limited Hudson I can't question any of your comments; I'm sure they're accurate. My comments reflect just my own experience with my diesel only locomotives.

Regards, Chris

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Posted by wjstix on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 2:01 PM

I've installed a couple of Economi sound decoders and am quite pleased with them. They're not a "bare bones" decoder at all, and given the price difference to Tsunamis, are a good deal.

Stix
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Posted by riogrande5761 on Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:47 AM

DigitalGriffin

But soundtraxx tsunami 2 isn't bad.  But people are often disappointed by the diesel sounds.

 

 
It depends on which diesel sound.
 
The Tsunami 2 EMD diesel sounds are quite good.  Maybe others, not as much.

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