I would look at Brother machines. A friend of mine has one and my sister has one and they love them. My friend checked out Babylock and Brother - she said some of the machines are the same. But the Babylock costs a few hundred more. I have the Janome 6600 P and love it - but it was well over about $1500 but it came with the table and a few other extras. And I would replace it with another Janome because I love how it works. What one do you have now and why do you feel you need a new one?