"He who marches out of step hears another drum." ~ Ken Kesey
Don't tell Brandt you got a single head. Congrats, you'll love those...
Barudan is a heavier built machine, more money than a Tajima, but for us local tech support made the difference. No regrets so far, but I know Tajima makes a good machine too, if tech support had been equal, we may have gone that way.
When I toured Antigua in Phoenix a few years back they had over 250 heads of Barudan equipment...Sort of sends a powerful message....
I just got my Barudan 6 head on Friday. Tajima wasn't a thought for me, but I heard they're actually more than what I got mine for. Out off all the machines I priced (ZSK and Happy) Barudan was the most affordable. I'd have never thought that going in.