I have two Janomes the MC10000 (embroidery) and the 6600 for quilting. I love them both. The 6600 has a wonderful walking foot, lots of stitchs. I paid $5,000 for 10000 and $1,400 for the 6600. I have to say that a big part of your decision should include the dealer. I had a wonderful dealer which had a lot to do with how much I loved my machines. They went out of business and the next closest dealer is not someone I want to do business with. Janome really doesn't have good support, it's all on the dealer.