I think it depends all on what it is you want and do. I love my Juki, because what I like most to do is piece and quilt. I already know I want a longer arm for quilting, but even when I get one, the Juki will stay. I don't use the fancy stitches on my cheapy Brother, and though I have occasional fantasies, I don't think I would use an embroidery machine much. It's just not what satisfies me, though I appreciate the results by others.
If you think you are going to want and use the fancy stitches, perhaps the Juki is not your machine. But if you want a work horse that straight stitches like nobody's business, I'd pick the Juki any time.