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New to O scale after a life time in G scale.   Here is my question.   I have a sunset models 2 rail Dash 9, that currently has no DCC / sound installed.   Objective 1 is to get DCC installed.   Objective 2 is to have sound, option 3 would be to add a smoke unit.   

1.  What DCC decoder would be best know I am wanting sound and smoke, with smlke being the least option.

2. Do any of the DCC decoders come with sound, or have the sound files loaded?   What ohm speakers do they require.

3. IF sound is a extension card, like the old Phoenix, what sound do you reemmend, and what speaker for best sound!

4. Best / good smoke units

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To achieve your objectives I'd recommend the ESU Loksound V5 L. This decoder has sound and can support a smoke unit. The decoders usually come blank but can be programmed with any number of sounds including custom files. Many DCC dealers offer sound file upload as a low cost service when you buy a decoder. I don't know the ohms offhand but the manual is available online and will have all of the info necessary. I know Tang Band speakers are popular with the O scale 2 rail community, so you might check out those. As for the smoke unit, I believe that ESU also offers a smoke unit.

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