I have the Babylock Esante and it's a great machine. I have a simple Janome machine as a backup and travel machine but want it to do more.
So, I talked to my Babylock dealer and she suggested the Babylock Grace (retail is $499 but they sell it for $399).
You could find the Brother equivalent since they're made by the same company. That way you wouldn't have to buy new feet and have a great 2nd machine. That's my plan in a few months.
Good luck