Sound System for a Aristo-Craft Dash-9

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Can some one point me towards some good sound systems for my Dash-9’s?

Thanks
Baker

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Can’t go wrong with the Phoenix sound made specifically for a Dash 9.

Here is a link to their diesel sounds:

Phoenix Sound

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I for got to say that I am running on a DC layout, but plain on switching to a DCC system in a few years. I would like to have a good sounding unit even if I can only use it until I get a DCC System.

Thanks
Baker

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Phoenix works on DC, you don’t need DCC for it to work.

I also found out that Soundtraxx makes a Dash 9 sound in their Sierra line. They have two horn choices. Here is the link to the sound samples:

Sierra Sound

Look at file numbers 831032 and 831038.

Oh Sierra also works just fine on DC systems. My Accucraft Goose #5 uses Sierra sound and runs off of track power…no DCC.

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Ok I have two more questions for you. I have LGB smoke oil that I use in another engine, do I need to buy Aristo Oil? Also when I am do running or need to transport my 9 do I need to remove all the smoke oil from the Unit?

Thanks
Baker

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If the loco will remain upright then you’re ok but if it gets tipped over you’ll have smoke oil everywhere so I’d recommend emptying it just to be safe.

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AristoCraft markets a sound unit for the -9. A 1 watt unit with an Optional 11 watt boster, it’s plug and play, made by Dailee, in an AristoCraft box with the proper sound file. I observed it at the W.Springfied (MA) show 3 weeks ago.

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So LGB Oil is ok to use in my Aristo Units?

Thanks
Baker

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Dallee is the sound manufacturer that Aristocraft is using at first.

Suggested retail is $110, and no reprogramming module for these units.

I
prefer Phoenix for the ease of programming sounds, and I have Sierra
for a dedicated sound in my SD-45’s. I will have to try the RDC
unit by Dallee and I hope to get one in York.

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I’ve read both sides of the discussion of “yes you can use any oil in any engine” and “no, only use Aristo oil in Aristo engines”, but from my personal experience, I have used LGB in the past in my Aristo and will NOT do so in the future.

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Thanks for the help folks!

Baker

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