If a 9in harp machine is what you are looking for also check out the Pfaff Grand Quilter, very similar to the 1500. Are you going to do machine quilting only on it? I loved the speed, but found the straight stitch limiting. I also missed my Pfaff on board walking foot for piecing. So I bought a mid size long arm to quilt and went back to a regular sewing machine for all my other sewing. Your best bet is to really analyze what you are wanting to do with it and then go and test drive as many as you can find!