{"product_id":"train-control-systems-wow101-steam-decoder-ho-scale-1516","title":"HO Train Control Systems WOW101-Steam Decoder 1516","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrain Control Systems WOW101-Steam Decoder for HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrain Control Systems (TCS) WOW101-Steam Decoder (Item #1516)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a universal HO scale sound and DCC control decoder designed for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs or those requiring hard-wiring. This Version 4.6 decoder delivers high-fidelity 16-bit, 44.1kHz audio and includes an extensive library of light, medium, and heavy steam locomotive sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe WOW101 is a universal decoder for locomotives with DCC-ready 9-pin plugs, or locomotives which cannot accommodate a motherboard or WOWKit. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. 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Best sound on the market with 16 bits of resolution at 44.1kHz sample rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChuffinity™:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines a massive library of chuff sounds with a state-of-the-art algorithm to produce beautiful, non-repetitive chuff sounds that never loop or create predictable patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Scale Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusive auto-adjusting BEMF technology automatically changes chuff intensity. 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