Need opinions on Renaissance Embroidery Machines

rcjohnson

Hi-- I'm looking to purchase an embroidery system. I would like to know if Renaissance systems are reliable. Their price seems to be fairly reasonable. Thanks.

Printer-MI

I have a tajima tfmx-c1501 (m series) and a renaissance cantare. I purchased the tajima first and then the renaissance several months later. The tajima is much more expensive but I also think it's a much better machine with better support. The tajima has 15 needles while the renaissance has 12. The tajima is quiter and more user friendly and does not need a pc. I feel a machine with its own control panel is better than one that requires a pc. Also, this is a very important point, you will not have a problem getting a local qualified embroidery technician with a tajima.

MRitchie

I have Tajima Neo and I highly recommend it. Support is great and techs are everywhere so Printer-MI is right in that regard. Although I'm new this is my first machine so I don't know how hard it is to find techs with other brands.

uncle bob

Renaissance machines are not one of the 'top' popular brands, however they do get the job done and cost a heck of a lot less. I think the company was recently acquired by Bernina of America. Bernina is a huge name and hopefully they'll take things to new heights.