1.) What machine you have
A-Pfaff 7570 (embroidery, but only do my piecing on it now),
B-Brother 2003D which I only do embroidery with.
C-1941 Featherweight
2.) What you love about it
A-the IDT--dual feed and some of the fancy stitches are my favorite.
B-never use it for piecing, just the embroidery in the blocks
C-the stitches are fantastic, easy to transport
3.) What you don't love about it
A-heavy, afraid computer board will fry and they don't make them any more.
B-takes up to much space....
C-nothing...
4.) How much you paid for it
A-Pfaff 7570 can be picked up between $750.00 and $1200.00. now. New they were about $5000.00
B-Second hand $500.00 because person had a Rose that she loved.
C-$100.00 for just the machine.
The best way to figure out what machine to get is to know what you want in features. Do you want scissors on the machine? How about needle down? Lots of fancy stitches or a straight stitch? Large throat? Needle threader? Walking foot--foot or built in walking foot? Low bobbin sensor? Easy button hole feature? Start stop button independent of the pressure foot?
If my Pfaff 7570 dies I will pick up another machine with the IDT (dual feed) machine. I really won't care if it is a Pfaff or a Janome. I never use all of the stitches that are on this machine, so I would only require a few. I would also like to have the built in scissors.
Good luck with your search. I know how hard it is to find just the right machine, but after you get your new baby home you will fall in love just like we all have.