i love my Janome 9000. I will not up-grade to the 10000.
i did has the 8000 and up grade to the 9000 years ago. Never had any regrets with buying the 9000. it is a very heavy machine. Last week i brought a used Jamone GEm Gold [weights 12 pounds] for traveling to my son's house or if I want to go to a class. The 9000 has many nice features. Good luck with your new toy.