Missing from Scott's list is the new ESU Loksound L - a 3Amp decoder smaller (and cheaper!!) than the XL, and being smaller it fits easier in the hood of US diesels; the XL as far as I'm aware is a bit too wide to be located 'flat' in the hood.
The Loksound L can be programmed with any sound file in ESU's lists, just like the XL.
I've just recently installed a Loksound L in an Atlas Trainman RS3; it sounds great!!
I have also used the 1amp/'HO' TCS Wowsound decoder in an AtlasO GP35. I wired the china-drive motors in series so they don't overload it, although my layout is pretty small by US standards and speeds are mostly slow - full power is not required. Again the TCS sounds are really good.
I also have a Protocraft 'boosted' 3Amp Tsunami. Be aware these have an extra heat-sink plate added which must be attached to metal. Tsunami decoders have great engine sounds but to me they are let down by rather poor, 'flat' horn sounds.
My first choice now is the Loksound L.
hope this helps.
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