I own 7 machines.
Singer 15-91
Pfaff something or other. It's 20 years old and lives in a closet.
Janome serger
Janome 1600P (9" throat)
Singer 201 (aka Wow), stretched to 18" throat
Brother SE270D
Brother 1500s (9" throat)
Both Brothers are by far my favorite machines. I drove my "Baby Brother", the SE270D, daily for 5 or 6 years until I snagged my 1500. It's still my go-to machine for zigzag, buttonhole, etc. But I love, love, love my "Big Brother", the 1500. It's on the list of things to grab in case of a fire, along with my kids and the family photos.