The new 790 will not be arriving till this fall. This is what I was just recently told. Actually I would be surprised if the 790 made it out before January or February of 2006. I was not told this... it has only been my experience with new electronic units being released into the market.
I was also told the new 790 will have a new look to match the 990.
I was also told the 790 and the new replacement of the 770 will have balanced inputs.
Another note I just found out is the 790 will also have two... yes that is right two power cords that will require two dedicated circuits. Wow!! This thing sounds like it is going to be one power hungry beast.
My big question is, as a current owner of the 770, will the increased price of several hundred dollars over the current price of the 770 be worth it?

Craig