If I had to choose between a brand with a long history in everything connected to audio / music like Yamaha or Denon (loudspeakers, cartridges, recording studios, instruments.. and decades of experience with this stuff) vs basically another OEM type manufacturer I would go with the Brand manufacturer.. but that’s just me. YMMV
A used A-S1000 / 1200 is also great option for a „statement“ piece of equipment without having to sell a kidney.
These Class D amps are well designed and got it’s benefits that I don’t want to deny but a great looking amplifier like a Yamaha is something if you also want to look at your equipment.
I too have similar preferences, "but that's just for me" too!
In my case, availabilities of enough domestic warranty as well as long-term (long-year) smooth and reasonable (acceptable cost) maintenance and repair-service availabilities are also indispensable factors for selection of amplifiers (ref. here #311 on my project thread).
My latest amplifiers etc., just for your possible interest and reference (ref. #931 on my project thread)...
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