Mamabearme,
I was looking up the Elna and found it was recalled to due it catching fire.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11237.html
I work for HViking and love the Tribute 140C, nice machine, no experience with the Janome. I own the Viking Sapphire 875, very similar to the the Tribute 140C. Love using both of these machines.