I have loved my Janome 10001 for the past 10 years, no regrets buying that one. A couple of years ago I decided that the Viking 875Q had all the new bells and whistles (thread cutter - large harp area), and bought it. Wish I never had that urge, the machine is loud (the Janomes are so quiet), vibrates like crazy. I regret that purchase. I should have paid more for the Janome Quilter at that time, the harp was a bit smaller, but the machine worked well.