I have had my Amaya for a year and I also had a Janome 10000 and probably went through some of the same things you're going through. I would do it again...in fact, I did do it again and got my second Amaya 4 months after the first one. I haven't regretted it once. Love the Amaya, love the Melco "people" and love this list! I'll be anxious to hear what you decide to do. I checked the other commercial machines and I'm glad I have the Amayas. Good Luck! Karen Embroidery Plus _khembroideryplus@xxxxxxxx (mailto:khembroideryplus@xxxxxxx)