Hi there -- I also posted on your introduction post. I mentioned there that I am also looking at a new primary machine as well as a long arm. We moved this last year and having the space for the long arm was part of the deal, but I also want the large throat for things like baby quilts and small projects.
I think this one fits most of both our needs -- except no thread cutter.
https://babylock.com/machines/sewing/jazz-iid
Here's a thread just a bit down the list that specifically goes into experiences with the baby lock
Baby Lock Jazz II