Just found this tread and wanted to put in my 2 cents worth in here.
Nolting Pro 24!
My DH and I were went to AQS show in Knoxville, TN last month. We 'test drove' most of the Long Arms that were at the show and came out liking 2 of them. One was the Gammill and the other was Nolting Pro 24. We liked the Nolting a little better for a couple reasons. The customer service we got from the rep and:
1) Nolting is still made in the USA (Gammill is now made overseas)
2) It does all we wanted it to and then some
3) The computer program is awesome! The size of the computer is smaller than on the Gammill which is great! Less of a dust collector.
You can design your own patterns and save them onto the computer and set it to do it's thing! (You can on the Statler also)
4) the wheels to the LA are secured so the machine can't be lifted up or bumped out of place accidentally.
5) It operates very smoothly!
6) Stitch regulator
7) Hydraulic lift so you can sit and quilt or stand and quilt.
8) They don't loose much value if you want to trade in/up.
Cost of near or to mid $30K. for everything.
There is a "Quilting with Machines" show in Huron, Ohio in September. Several mfg will be there with training and a show!
We are hoping to go!
Good luck in deciding.
Good luck!