"The facts, although interesting, have little to do with the decision" is a famous quote that applies beautifully to audio amplifiers. When asked about the most important specifications for an amplifier, most competent designers would respond with "all of them" or "none of them." This is because the specifications are the end result of designing an amplifier with the characteristics that the designer believes produce great music. While the watts per channel may be important, whether 500 watts are better than 50 watts depends on what you consider "better" to mean. More power or more control? There is no wrong answer; it's simply a matter of understanding the term. We have carefully chosen partners from around the world who share common traits. Firstly, they all prioritize music over specifications. Secondly, their designers understand that the ultimate goal is better music, which involves timbre, timing, linearity, etc. Finally, all our partners have been in business for a long time and offer unmatched customer service and outstanding build quality.