I have the Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.0 and love it! I have been sewing on Pfaff sewing machines for close to thirty years and there's no way you can go wrong with a Pfaff machine, especially one of that calibre. You could also go for a second hand Pfaff, just be sure that you get one with the IDT as it is really one of their best features. Can't help you out on the Janomes because I have never owned one.