My 2 cts worth,

Buying used is all about timing .. do u find tis model appealing, sonically? It shld have more 'muscle' than wat u are used to.. Do u need de xtra juice?
Do u need the 2016 functions you mentioned? If so, then you already answered your own question..

For me, a more upmarket model is always better than a newer model budget amp..

To me..
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Do you absolutely need HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2? I mean, do you have a UHD TV or 4k Projector? If you do, then are you going to invest in 4k BD players? And again, IF you do, are you going to invest in buying UHD BDs?

I know "UHD" and "HDR" is the it thing now. If you're going to advantage of HDR, is your UHD TV capable of doing HDR in the first place? Everyone wants it, but many don't understand why they actually do.

Then the other features like Atmos or DTS:X. Are you planning to do either format anytime soon? Even if you are, the 481 will be tied to 7 channels processing only. So your only choice is 5.x.2, is your room size too big as to render the heights useless? These are things you have to figure out.

If I were you, I'd get the A1020 without a hint of a doubt.
With the A1020 you get better components, you get a better power supply, you get a better transformer in there, you get things that the Aventage line have where the "V" series doesn't, all for roughly the same price.

On paper,

A double pwr [watts] will only give a 3 db gain - all tings considered but tats outrite power not de small nuances a better power generates on your spkr - de only way to knw is to plug it in n hear for yourslf - personally l tink itll be a little difference only..

I cant answer for you but if l were to upgrade my avr now [ 7002 ] , l would be looking for an atmos/dts X capable one..
N since l am used to my ol ones sound - l guess a budget one is out of d question..

Price for d used yammy .. hmmnn, how much was it, new? Shld at least be half price - less is better cos if anyting goes wrong.. well.. it all adds up..


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Pricing is actually insanely good lol. Why? Because it comes with free BD-7200 player and a MDR1ABT headphone. You sell both off at 80% price from new and the DN1060 is like only 1.4k.

The DN1060 also doesn't sound half bad, in fact very good. Great soundstage, good imaging, punchy dynamics (lol not Sony's forte at all previously).
Too bad it falls short on the video department though, only ONE HDCP 2.2 capable port (ridiculous), no HDR support via firmware, only 1 port does 4:4:4 @ 60hz and input lag that cannot be eradicated.

Then there's the reliability.... well, the 1060 hasn't been out that long yet to hear about the horror stories of Sony receivers going dead for no reason what so ever.

Sony KLCC.
That was a few months ago (in Jan IIRC). Definitely promo over already.

My budget below 2k for speaker..the 3020 price below 2k or higher....and another 1.5k for amp mayb subwoofer I will add later...

I don't think so once I move the tv cabinet sure will have more problem with sofa...if I have a good width sure can buy floor stands like that😢....scared to buy used item bro because didn't have experience...plus very hard to find the shop in my area and listen to it...that's why I'm going with sifu suggestion I think their recommendation looks great...im going to bought it at kl...next month I have some work thr so will go around and bought thr easy for me....i like the suggestion a pair of bookshelf speaker with integrated amp and subwoofer..I think with my budget I can get a good pair of bookshelf below 2k then another 1.5k for amp..subwoofer will add later just my idea.

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You answered your question.

Exactly~~!
I do wish there are more budget orientated speakers here with good support, and without dipping down into those that sound like sewage.

There are so many speakers I want to recommend, but getting them here means importing. Chane has some fantastic speakers, Ascend Acoustics too, all without breaking the bank.

Not mine. Random photo search for all our buddies here. 

Also buying power in Malaysia is limited.

Thanks for your advice ktek.
I am located up North, so going KL to survey for AV receiver is too far.

By the way, I am also looking to replace my MS10i as one speaker's binding posts were previously damaged after my kid tripped the speaker (which was on stand). I have since changed to a hanging tv cabinet, and the front speakers sit on it.

I see online shop selling Q Acoustics Q2020i at rm899 per pair.
I wonder how the sound will be like if paired to Denon X1200W?

Out of those 3 options, I'd go with the SR5011 solely because it has pre-outs. Never know when you may need pre-outs, but when you want/need it and the receiver doesn't offer any - you'd be pressing your own balls on why didn't you get one with it.

Also, it's April now. That means the yearly announcement of receivers are just around the corner (Yamaha and Onkyo has started), you may want to wait out on that instead.

IINM, the x2300w and SR5011 share very similar major components - the DAC(s), the transformer, the op-amps, the caps...  But well, honestly the biggest difference in "sound" between them is down to how Audyssey could potentially screw up the EQ in relation to one another since it's impossible that they'll return the same EQ results every single time.

To be very honest and frank with you, changing receivers and not employing any sort of its auto-EQ system would generally result in; mostly subtle perceivable difference.
Better or not is subjective. If you ask me, I can't tell the difference between a Bur-Brown DAC vs a Sabre DAC. But there are people who would swear that they can and when asked to explain the science behind it, they cannot and start talking in gibberish "audiophile lingo" for whatever reasons.

So yeah, whatever sounds better to you is at the end of the day, is all that matters. Impossible for me to tell you if you'll get better audio quality with either x2300w or SR5011 over your current Yamaha v371.

I do know there's a huge difference between Denon & Marantz pricing in Malaysia