I have the Espire (which is the prior name of the Symphony) and LOVE LOVE LOVE my machine. Large throat, great lighting, excellent stitch quality, great needle positions, lift control for the feet, AWESOME threader, built-in cutter, motor speed control, seperate bobbin winder.....and the list goes on. The only thing I wish she had was a built-in walking foot BUT it is EASY to change to the added one, so that is no longer an issue. I know that the Crescendo has that feature but that model is a bit pricey in comparison.