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Title: Sound Upgrade Recommendations
Post by: RedMt Dave on February 03, 2025, 03:32:52 PM
After purchasing a DCC sound locomotive, I want to upgrade my existing DCC-Equipped locomotives with a sound board.
I thought I would start with my Bachmann DCC-Equipped EMD GP40 locomotive that came with the Digital Commander set that I bought last year.
Is it as easy as removing the existing DCC board (H633Y+PCB01) and replacing it with a suitable replacement?
Also, I realize that this is a Bachmann forum, but could you make any recommendations on which sound boards you like the best.
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Title: Re: Sound Upgrade Recommendations
Post by: mboden42 on February 05, 2025, 10:13:54 PM
TCS WOW Sound and SoundTraxx Tsunami2, if they will fit sound really good. Check out their web sites.
Title: Re: Sound Upgrade Recommendations
Post by: trainman203 on February 06, 2025, 09:19:55 AM
I already said in another topic, simple replacement or plug-and-play is a myth. There's always something else. Believe it.  You'll end up having to solder something somewhere. Check out the videos at Soundtraxx website. There are dozens about decoder installation.