I purchased the Juki 2010 for about $1,000 and it has a 9 inch harp. It makes a huge difference. My DSM is about 6". I like it because I can piece on it and quilt on it. But then I don't make King sized quilts just throws and twins. If I had about 5,000 to spend I would have gone for the 16 inch throats. A friend has a Sweet 16 and it is awesome for the space. But, she only quilts on it. I don't know if that is her preference or if it is only a quilter.