New MRC #1955 16 Bit Sound/Power for GP Units

[Big4Man]

Has anyone tried these yet? I like the drop-in idea, but I need to update my frames on some of my existing detailed GP-7's and GP-9's. Which is not a very cost effective way of getting them set up for sound. But I will get the latest low speed motors in the process.

Any thoughts?

Dan

[Big4Man]

Ok, nothing but crickets on this one....


So, I bought a couple of these myself to try out and got around to installing one today. I am no sound aficianado. Hell even the wife will tell ya I have selective hearing. Anywho, I think these puppies sound pretty good! Plenty of sound options are available and it comes with their new 16 Bit sound files. Motor control is great. I took the opportunity to remove the extra bearing blocks out as well. All in all a two thumbs up!! I just wish I had more of the newer DCC friendly frames...... 


N-Joy

[davidmbedard]

Could you post a video of a single unit?  I would love to see it in action.

David B

[esa123]

I agree, videos would be great as MRC sound decoders in the past have been somewhat questionable.

Thanks,
Erik

[Scottl]

New guy here, be gentle!

I don't know about the decoder you are specifically using, but I installed 1628 MRC sound decoder in an Atlas SD50 last month and the sound was pretty good.  I suspect the 16-bit decoders will improve things even more.  The 1628 runs smoothly and quietly too.  I'll definitely be installing more as money permits.

Scott

[TiVoPrince]

GENSET
decoder (another 16bit) had three incorrect motor sounds and poor ditchlight wiring that was way to delicate for we mere mortals to install.  Waiting for a better MRC, Tsunami or other manufacturers decoder...