I think the espire is the one I have - name changed to symphony so whichever that is. it's big and heavy and I seldom use any of the fancy stitches (actually not sure I've used any but the straight stitch...) but I do like the machine. I've been using a Janome Harmony for taking around to sewins but it needs a trip to the machine guy for a good cleaning so the Babylock is now in it's tote. At home I've been trying to get around to the old Singers I got from my mom and currently a singer 15-91 and 301 are being used as well as a Kenmore 1040 I got recently.
not familiar with the one you're looking at but I've been happy with my babylock- for new machines I'd probably go with janome or babylock