recommended embroidery machine

I am getting ready to go out on my own and am researching single head, multi needle machines. There are so many choices. Can anyone give me a recommendation on a quality machine at a good value?

Location: 
United States

I have a very lightly used Pantograms GS1501 that I will sell you. It seems to be a good machine, my business needs have changed and I'm looking to get rid of it. Reply back with your email address if your interested and ill send you pics

I agree with dgeorge,Barudan #1tajima close 2nd but availability of service in your area will be your priority .

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Only Tajima!
I'm Tajima owner for 12 years (have 2 single head machines) - works day and night. Superior
support. The best quality!
I have 2 Ricoma machines - it is nothing.
Also I have 4 head SWF machine. Good machine - but the worst support I've ever seen...

I have seen both Barudan and Tajima new models barudan BEKY model and Tajima Tmar type 2 both are outstanding machine but tajimas is more expensive and you cant beat barudan performance and value. any of them will be a good investment make sure you have a local or close to you technician.