Receiver with Good Sensitivity and AC3 Decoding

[beeb]

Is there such a receiver? I mean, able to decode AC3 to stereo and output that signal through the analog outs.
I am looking for a FTA receiver. I'm willing to sacrifice the AC3 decoding feature if the receiver has excellent RF sensitivity. I was looking at the Fortec Lifetime Ultra, edition 2005, but I read in the review section that it has lower sensitivity than the old model, so it's a no-go for me.
If sensitivity (ability to pull in weaker signal) is the only requirement, which DVB FTA receiver would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[Dishpointer]

Check out this review by Iceberg. http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=77419

 

[Mr Tony]

I like the 3500

 

[Wholeshoe]

My BEC-1000 was great for sensitivity and would pull in stuff the fortec wouldn't but it does not have blind search.

 

[BabaLouie]

My Coship 3188c has better sensitivity than my Fortec Ultra, but the Coship doesn't have AC3 audio capability, nor will it drive a dish motor. It does have blind search, though, and you may be able to pick one up pretty cheap.

 

[beeb]

Iceberg, is the Pansat 3500 better RF wise than the Fortecs?

 

[Mr Tony]

Havent worked with a Fortec before but in the 9 receivers I have or used, the 3500 is the most sensative

Others I've tried
Pansat 1500-much slower scan than the 3500
Satwork 3688-blind scan is very s l o w
Satwork 3618-stripped down model of the 3618
Viewsat 2000-no blind scan
Viacast 2000-no blind scan
Coolsat 4000-decent blind scan on factory software
KUsat 2600-no blind scan (like a Digiwave 7000)
Microyal 1000-no blind scan

 

[beeb]

Thanks, Iceberg, looks like the 3500 will be my first standalone (non-PCI-Card) FTA receiver.

 

[Mr Tony]

updated above post with notes on each receiver