Glad stuff is happening now ...
SMD are good, nothing wrong with their machines or their service but you need to know what you want.
But if you can try before you buy, its better ... Sadly not an option at the moment
If you ask anyone what their favourite machine is and it will vary, everybody is different ...
Me, I'm a Janome girl ... I think they make the best sewing machines (in my price bracket) but for Embroidery its Brother all the way.