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I think most all machines run very quiet, as long as they are clean and oiled regularly, also new needles regularly. A dirty machine needing oil makes a lot of noise and then if you need a new needle that makes noise as well.
Select a machine for its features in what kind of sewing you will be doing. Will this machine be used strictly for piecing? or would you like a machine with more versatility with embroidery capabilities? Then if you plan to do your own quilting that would send you in another direction as well. List what you need then what you would like then start pricing also computerized machines get very needy, and face it the more you sew the more often they go in for cleaning.