Choice for Tigerwood deck stain

My Tigerwood deck was just sanded and I want to keep the original hue and grain as much as possible. Leaving it bare or using a clear coat will let it gray over time which I do not want. It seems like you highly recommend either A-C (probably the Amber finish to provide protection with the least change in color) or Defy Extreme for Hardwoods (maybe Cedar finish?). Also the TWP (which one? which tint?) rates highly. Would you have a preference among the choices? Also what prep should be done first with a freshly sanded deck surface? Are cleaning and/or brightening recommended?