True but I can tell you that I do not need a stitch regulator with mine - I have the BabyLok Quilter's Pro with a 9 inch throat. I would have loved a long arm but same thing - can't afford and no space.
Much to my surprise, the BabyLok is just fabulous. I NEVER use my walking foot, it does FMQ on any size quilt from baby size up to queen with no uneven stitching, it is very easy to use, has an oversize bobbin, clips the thread in the middle of a seam rather than having to drag it off, and it is one fast puppy. Only does straight stitching but comes with lots of feet, rolled hem, zipper foot, even the walking foot which I don't use! Cost is about $1000 - $1500 new.