Current review of MRC sound decorder

[jrl2442]

Installing sound in 8-pin DCC On30 climax and looking for first-hand real world factual review of the current (2016) MRC sound decoders.  Understand that they have been not well-received in the past but want to know if they are worth considering now.

Thanks

Jim

[mabloodhound]

Look at the TCS WOW decoder.  Best reviews out there.
Why put all the effort into the installation and not use the best.
JMHO

[WoundedBear]

I can't say as I've had anything but good luck with the MRC sound decoders that I have installed in my own locos. I have just ordered two more for future projects. They work reliably and sound fine to my ear.

Sid

[jrl2442]

Will look at the wow option.  Also am hearing that soundtraxx is soon to make an announcement of a new product.  Good to hear of a satisfactory experience with MRC.

[finderskeepers]

Honestly I haven't heard any MRC steam decoders that I would consider decent. (before you call me a hater, I have the MRC 1922 diesel decoder in a proto E-8, and the 567 sound is really well done). My climax has a micro-tsunami logging decoder in it, and I'm quite happy with that combination.