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Hi, I'm new and want DCC
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by MAX-trains</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Texas Zepher</i> <br /><br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by MAX-trains</i> <br />What kind of decoders should I use? <br />[/quote] <br />That is the wonder of DCC. Any kind you want. I would recommend the one that fits your locomotive and budget best. I keep a wide assortment of Lenz, Digitraxx, NCE, and Soundtraxx on my work bench at all times. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Are some decoders better than others or are all brands pretty much the same? <br />[/quote] <br />When I help friends install decoders we have found DigiTrax decoders are low cost and have a good mix of features, I use them for size (DZ123 and DZ143) unless I need the features of the Lenz. <br /> <br />The new Lenz Gold (and the Gold-micro) have some nice features. I put Lenz in my own equipment. <br /> <br />NCE is very good also, but they dont have the tiny decoders I often want for N scale gear. But for HO and larger they are excellent. <br /> <br />The only sound decoders I have used so far have been LOK-SOUND, they are very nice. But I am expecting to see a handful of Soundtraxx Tsunami in the hands of friends over the next few weeks as deliveries get under way. Haven't seen one yet, so can't pass an opinion.
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