I can't remember what model I tried with Husqvarna but I believe it was the top of the line and I loved it . . . .hubby had about died when I told him the price
. . . I was adamant to get one so a few days after I went to the Bernina store and tried theirs . . I loved it too . . .so I told hubby again and fortunately for me, he had the best round of golf that afternoon and said yes
It was about the same price at the Hisqvarana but it was not the top of the line . . I have no regrets getting it as I am loving its use soooo much. My sewing machine is a bernina so I am so glad I ended up with the same brand for my embroidery machine. With the growth of orders since I had the embroidery, I am now looking into buying a commercial one next year
Good luck on whatever you decide. I personally would go with whomever can provide the best training for its use . . . . Bernina has an excellent training program and the store was 2 miles from home (whereas the Husqvarana was like 15 miles away . . .