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    Are all DCC decoders created equally?

    AHHH HAAA, I got back under the hood and discovered that there was a broken solder joint on the 8 pin connector. After repair it runs great!! I guess there is something to be said about quality. I have considered changing to a NCE system, maybe I should use their decoders in the future...
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    Are all DCC decoders created equally?

    Yes, I did run it as DC first. The digital noise was what I thought I heard. That was a good point about 128 speed step vs. 28. Unforntunately, I am running w/ a Bachmann EZ Command control. I don't have the ability to change those types of settings. I will eventually upgrade to a more...
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    Are all DCC decoders created equally?

    Thanks for the input, I will examine the installation again. Shahn:thumb:
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    Are all DCC decoders created equally?

    I have recently purchased an Atlas Master Loco silver series, that is DCC ready. I installed a MRC AD350 decoder, and I must say that the loco doesn't run as smooth and as quiet as my other Atlas decoder equipped locos. Is there a possibilty that I have installed lower quality decoder...
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