I had a Pfaff for 8 years (Model 2046) It was fabulous when it worked correctly, but seemed to have constant bobbin issues. I paid $1500 for it brand new, and just sold it on Craigslist for $500.00. (BOOO!) But it was worth itto me to get rid of a constant headache, and I went to a LQS and bought a new Viking!!! No experience with Janome, sorry