I have to go with Jonome 2, I have has my original machine-that I purchased in 1976- for $300.00 (it was a lot then) and Im still using it today--its a bugger to move, way to heavy at times. But I dont think I would trade it for the world. It will sew thru stuff without baulk at all, although it doesn't have some of the bells and whistles of the newer ones today.(every time I take it in for service the guy wants to buy it from me, Im thinking its the first one Jonome came out with- after taking over the original whites)
I have since purchased a Brother- for 1/2 of the price of the Janome, and Im not impressed. My sister loves Brother, thats the reason for me buying it, and trying it. I looked at the NEW Horizon, and drule over it really bad, but cant afford to get it just yet.