ESU sound decoders

[andyspencer]

Evening guys,

I'm just about to purchase 2 decoders for fitting to LGB models. Loco's both have 2 motors(swiss electrics). I thought I'd need an esu xl version 4, but some suppliers are listing a 3.5. Whats the difference apart from age? is the v4 better?
i'm intending to use the ESU's on MTS3 and buy a lokprogrammer for uploading/moding the chips via my laptop.

 

[bigjack]

I use ESU decoders all of the time, I think (personal opinion here) they're the best decoders about. I have the 3.5 fitted to my Shay, the sound quality is great. Don't know anything about Version 4 so can't say.

But one word of warning, unless you are using a Massoth Navigator, you won't get the best out of the functions, as the MTS handset will only work the sounds up to F8.

 

[andyspencer]

Thanks for the response. Oh ok, didn't know that about the mts... If I get a massoth handset and link it to the mts in the future, would i then get full functions or would I need a massoth central station as well? Saying that, 8 sounds is still quite a bit.

 

[bigjack]

Don't quote me on this, but I think you'll find that you can access all sounds with the Massoth Navigator. The MTS handset will work fine, it's just a few sounds that you won't be able to access
But I stand to be corrected about the Navigator.
But, as I said, they are superb decoders, again personally I think the sound is far better than the Massoth. I suppose that some will disagree, it just my own personal opinion.

 

[muns]

MTS3 to use the Massoth Navigator. I think you are correct Steve.