I purchased a Brother 1500s last Sept. It also was between that the the Juki. Besides the price, the other thing that sold me was that parts replacement was much less. The Brother dealer compared the replacement of the thread cutter and it was appx. 6Xs the cost for the Juki. And the Brother dealer is close if service is needed. -- I love mine and have it on a Gracy frame at this time. I am tempted to make a table for it to do free motion with it. -- Enjoy.