This message was posted by Judy on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/46.html#000001 I just upgraded from the Amaya to the Amaya XT. Three little words...go for it. I use the auto tensioning when I run poly thread, and standard tensioning when I run Rayon. Rayon and auto tensioning = lots of thread breaks. I do have a problem with the bobbin not always catching after a trim, and an occasional thread pulling out before it catches. I only have about a million stitches on Smokey, but I forsee a long and beautiful friendship. When Red arrived (the first machine), she arrived with a Y motor problem...apparently there was a batch of motors that got oil in them during the manufacturing process. Melco sent out a tech and changed it out without any hesitation. You can NEVER go wrong with Melco tech support and customer service. They are very solidly committed to having happy customers. I'll never own anything other than an Amaya. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================