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HO Turnouts quality questions

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It is time for me to decide what brand of HO track to go with and I'm inclined to

base my decision on help from those here who are experienced with HO turnouts,

which ones to avoid, and which brand and size that are trouble free. I am fine with using

Kato Unitrack, or Atlas snap track, this is just a simple, fun layout to mess with in what

little free time I have. I might go with DCC but am undecided right now. Would #6 powered

Kato turnouts be a good choice? What about Atlas Code 83 powered snap switches?

What should I avoid, what should I purchase?
I really like my Walthers Shinohara flex track and turnouts but of course they don't make them anymore and the used supply is limited. Atlas flex track is fantastic for curves as it never kinks and bounces back no matter how tight the radius. I use it for my tight trolley lines.