ORIGINAL: Straightarrow
1.) Consistant accuracy!
2.) Reliability (I don't want to worry about cam, string, or cable problems where the bow always has to be readjusted or meticulously checked)
3.) Forgivness
4.) Quietness
Almost every bow made is equally accurate. Consistency comes from the archer form and his ability to tune the bow.
The reliability you're referring to, comes from the quality of the string. I highly recommend getting a custom made string to eliminate any concern in this area. Most stock strings are adequate at best. Since you should regularly replace your string, it's my opinion that you should start out with what you'll always be shooting. There are many guys making reasonably priced custom strings that will not creep and will not stretch after a very short break-in period.
Forgiveness - It sounds like the bow you're currently shooting is designed on the more forgiving side than the ones you're considering.
Quiet - Almost alll new bows are quiet - even the very inexpensive ones. If they aren't, a few cheap add-on silencing products will quickly make it so. I personally would not choose a bow based on this requirement. It's simply too easy to get almost all current bows to shoot very quietly.
As a side note, I think a guy with your draw length should stay will the longer ATA bows. An 8" or longer brace (distance from deepest part of grip to the string) will also add some forgiveness. A reflex bow has the limbs attached in front of the bow's grip. A deflex riser would have the limbs attached in the rear of the grip - towards the archer.
Can you give me a couple resources for custom-made strings? Maybe a website or a member of this forum or another... Are the custom strings just coated in a non-stretching material or are they actually created from an entirely unique material?