Anand, I have 2005 XTs that have a red plastic hood similar to the older AMAYAs but they are XT. My understanding is the XTs have the round sewing arm, where the bobbin goes in. The older styles are squared off and the needle plate is also flat in the non XTs. The XTs have a rounded needle plate. The 2006 XTs have the 2 part cap drivers. 2005 XTs have a one part cap driver. Hope this helps. c Cheryl Rotter Team Sports Ink 5111 Grumann Dr. Ste #1B Carson City, NV 89706 775-884-3550 -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kesavan Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 6:27 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Help!!! Glen I called the dealer. Was adviced that it is not a XT. Can someone conmfirm that the red and grey machine October/November is an XT Thanks Anand November 2005, Its grey and red & It hasn't worked for nearly 2 months. It was one of the first XT machines released. Glenn Global Embroidery