sc-05 vs. 03txh

[epan]

this is probably a stupid question, however, when comparing these two models side by side (specs) the sc-05 does not decode simple audio like dolby 5.1 etc. where as the 03 does decode all old plus new codecs....i am wondering what happens if i am watching a non blu ray disc that is 5.1 dolby digital, how does the 05 process that sound as? i know the 05 has more bells and whistles but is it really worth twice the money?

[sokrman14]

It does do them, they just don't have it checked. You will love the SC05, its an amazing receiver.

[epan]

thanks sokrman....

[welwynnick]

Originally Posted by epan

i know the 05 has more bells and whistles but is it really worth twice the money?

The cheapest ICEPower multi-channel amp by a mile? Yes, I reckon it will be worth much more than twice the money. Apart from the lack of 10 channels, a second HDMI output and an LCD screen, many folks on AVS consider this to be close in SQ to the SC-09TX.