Blueline decoders not QSI

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NYC_George

NYC_George

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Who makes BLI Blueline decoders? I know QSI doesn’t because their Quantum programmer lists them as other and not QSI file updatable.
 
Blueline sound decoders are made by/for BLI. Their statement is they did this to save on licensing fees and final cost for the consumer. I have a pair of them, and like the sound better than in the QSI-equipped unit I have.
 


I like some of the sounds but not all. You think it may be possible to buy just the decoder. I wanted to put it in another engine with a lenz decoder.

NYC_George
 
Is there a common drop in decoder for the Blueline Models? I am wondering the same thing myself. I need a decoder for an SD40-2 and the videos I have seen on their site show a simple drop in decoder but the brand name is never mentioned?
 
I like sound only decoders because then I can drop in my own decoder and don’t have to worry about any speed matching issues. I like some of the Blueline sounds but only certain ones. QSI has great sounds especially the new ones with the improved diesel notching, but then your back to speed matching if your going to run them in a consist. I not sure if the new QSI decoder’s sounds would still play without being hooked up to the can motor? The first BLI QSI decoders would, but I don’t think the new ones do. As far as I know Blueline does not sell drop in decoders, but if they did I would by a few.

NYC_George
 
I put Digitrax DZ123PS decoders in the blue line units I have. Definitely enough room for them.
 
George, the QSI Revolutions (and Tsunami's, Loksound) have "regulated throttle control". With that feature, you seldom need to do anything to match locos as the decoders will sense the pull/push needed and even themselves out. On one of my pairs, you can watch the couplers slowly bumping each other, adjusting themselves to the load. Really neat stuff. ;)
 
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