Can't offer an opinion on that specific machine but I do love my Viking Platinum. But, as others have said, unless you're really planning to use the embroidery functions, do you want to spend the $$ for that? My Platinum does have some embroidery capability but I've never used it beyond a test. Didn't plan on using those features so not a problem. Love the auto tension on the Vikings among many other things. If you're buying from Stony Brook, I can also highly recommend them. I buy from them locally and also have my machines serviced/repaired there. I know they had opened a location in DE. Not sure if the same repair person is doing the work for all their locations, but if so, he's a keeper.