Well I own a Babylock and it is supposed to be the pow end of Brother. I was told when I bought it which was about 15 years ago or so , it has been a good machine. It is an Esanta ESe2 it does embroidery too. They made a Brother that was supposed to be the same thing only more expensive. I also have an Elna 740 which I was told is made by Janome now. I guess we never know who makes it, lol....I just buy what I like and know is a good machine, I love Husqvarnia Brands and that is what I buy now. I think there are many good machines and we have to choose what is best for us. It is also important how you care for your machine. That being said if you like Brother then buy Brother. I think the letter was meant to mean, make sure it is a Brother not one just made by Brother.