Warranty, reliability, and customer service are of primary importance. Many years ago I had four NAD components in my system. All four components developed problems. Other brands had also broken down. Since then for over two decades, I have relied on earlier and now contemporary Bryston amplifiers which have developed ZERO issues. There has been similar reliability from Klyne.
Bryston customer service is outstanding. The twenty year warranty surpasses that of almost every other manufacturer of audio products. An owner is only a phone call away from James Tanner, the driving force behind Bryston. Bryston's forum on Audio Circle provides exceedingly prompt feedback from Mr. Tanner.
There are many audio products that deliver fine sound, but how many are reliable with outstanding customer support over time? I ignore the components being hyped by the reviewers and remain loyal to the companies that thoroughly back their wares.
By the way, the only connection I have with Bryston is as a consumer.