OMG, tell him to give his wife a card with a handmade note that 'gifts' her with X amount of money to buy the sewing machine of her choice!
I wouldn't want my hubby to go out and buy me a sewing machine without me, nor to take advice from so many well-meaning, friendly ladies who all have their own favorite machines.
This is really a personal choice for the quilter to make.
IMHO
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA