DCC sound decoders (besides QSI) that operate sound in DC/analog mode ?????

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Are there any DCC sound decoders (besides QSI) that can operate sound in DC/analog mode ???

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READ the Specs. QSI now has some competition - and don’t expect competing systems to work and sound the same.QSI’s DC ‘Engineer’, for example.

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Yes, in no particular order.

ESU LokSound

MRC

Soundtraxx Tsunami

Digitrax

Check out Tony’s website for more information.

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Thanks Guys,

I read some of the specs. They say they will operate in Analog mode but didn’t specifically say the sound will work. Also, do they than provide a method to activate certain sounds like QSI does?

(maybe I should just wait for QSI or go DCC)

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The tsunami from soundtraxx does work with sound on DCC but different controllers can cause the chuff synch to go out depending on what pulse etc they use.
I haven’t seen any other DC sound control boxes except on the Mountain model inports On30 K series locos, (and that works so poorly I only use them on DCC)

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A Loksound, QSI or Tsunami decoder is most of the cost of a DCC starter system. The Digitrax Zephyr for example will run you about $150 online. You might want to use your decoder money to buy DCC and then save up for nice decoders after that so you can fully enjoy them.

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you flip the switch on your power pack while it is in motion.

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Digitrax is good! I have it in my BNSF AC4400CW and it sounds great! And its only 70 bucks! (Price depends on where you get it)