RE: Allegiance or not?
All new bows are nice. I'd recommend picking one that fits you and your hunting situation best. I always go with one that has a brace height I require and an ATA that allows the proper anchor points that I use. People who go to real short ATAs that change their anchor, will generally shoot worse. However, if you're only taking short range shots out of a treestand, then you may find the shortness to overcome the negative of not hitting your anchors just right.
I watch a lot of guys checking out bows at the local shop. They seem to always choose one because it was "fast", "quiet", "smooth", "great looking", or some other subjective opinion that will have nothing to do with how well they shoot it. It's the rare person who comes in and says, "What do you have with an 8" brace height and a 37-38" ATA". That is what fits me best.", or some other similar statement.