Here is the perfect place to end the post with those famous last words THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THEY USED TO!
Yes, this is so true. Also, many of the posts are referring to non-computerized machines which is very different from what I was asking about. Hopefully, 15 to 20 years from now, I can say my BL Crescendo is purring along, but I think that is questionable with today's electronics. Regardless, I am in heaven with my new Crescendo!!