I have had both ..... I would take a Janome, hands down! I currently have the Horizon and LOVE it!

I know that I have many friends that have the Janome 6600 and it is a work horse. I use my neighbors when I sew at her house with her. I would love one, but I already have two Janome, but that is a great machine.

I have 3 Janomes and LOVE them. Beautiful stitching, both on decorative stitches and embroidery, as well as piecing and everyday sewing.

Hi, I just got the Tribute 140C for $1299. I checked out the Pfaff models too, I don't like the shape of the Janome so didn't even go back to look. I know lots of people with Janome and Pfaff machines who are very happy with them, but my old one was a Husqvarna 1+ so I just went back there as I am happy with my dealer. (Bought my 1+ used and a new White Serger from him years ago so have been a loyal customer.) For the money this machine has the most bells and whistles. I originally thought I'd get the 875Quilt but for 600 less I think I can live without the few things I'm missing. I also have a Brother 180Q for classes. The Brother has foot free operation, I used it a few times and was annoyed with it. My 1+ had auto tension set but I was always tinkering with it, so for that much less money I got all of the other things I wanted. I got a good trade in exchange (for Accessories). The reason I got rid of the 1+ is because the feed dogs were skewing the fabric off to the side when doing a 1/4 inch seam. I could have repaired it but I bought it second hand quite a few years ago and it was just getting worn out. It fit into an old desk my DH had modified for me but I had to lift it out to change the bobbin, a real pain, if I'd had a desk with a spring lift it wouldn't have been such a big deal I guess.
My DH came along when I went to drool on the new ones and bought me the machine and a new desk, with flip out back and side! (I retired early for health reasons and have no pension so am totally dependent on his generosity, he is a sweet guy. ) I'm still in shock that I have such a beautiful machine and desk. I totally agree that you have to try them and find which one you click with, also be sure you have a good dealer to back you up if you need warranty work done.
Print out all of the features you can find or get brochures from the dealers, choose the features you can't live without, the ones you like and need and compare machines. Don't get sidelined by things you really will never use, you know your quilting style and what you dream of doing in the future. Then go for a test drive, I think you will quickly find out which one you click with.

I have had Vikings for a long time and I love them very much! My Sapphire rocks! Automatic presser foot is great! Didn't take long to get used to that feature at all!

i also purchased the tribute 140c thsi summer...i am very very happy with it