Love my Bernina's. Have an 830LE and a 330 for my travel machine. They are discontinuing the 400 series, so you might be able to get a great deal. They are also coming out with the 500 series, so you might get a good deal there too. The nice thing about the Berninas is they hold their value and you can trade up if you decide you want to do more.
But as was said earlier...sewing machines are like cars. You have to set down and try all the different ones, decide what you are looking for in features etc. and then make the decision.
Good luck with whatever you decide. And yep! That DH of yours is a keeper.