I'm sure it is not the same as a 5900 - may be a slightly stripped down version in the same chassis, but I doubt they would put out a player that was better than the 5900 under a year after it was released, for $800 LESS, because all the 5900 owners would be PISSED (I know I would be), not to...
Don't have the room? Heck, a 12" receiver is almost the same height as two average components :eek: I do think there is a market for "super receivers" though, but at those prices, and size, I'd still opt for the higher quality of a separate amp and pre/pro, each dedicated to what it does best...
90lbs for the 5805! Holy hernia batman... I'd say some of those amp channels might just be configurable for bi-amping :D Now I will have to decide between the 2910 and 3910...