I have the Melco EP-4, which is exactly the same machine as they developed them together.
I absolutely love it. I've had it for over 2 years now and never had any trouble, it's a joy to use. It's a nice workhorse and I have done loads of FSL designs on it.

On the downside:
* there is no bobbin sensor, it stitches on merrily, so check your bobbin regularly.
* 4 needles is not a lot when you are doing multi coloured designs. Rethreading is fast, you just knot the new thread to the old.
* maximum speed is 800 st/min, which is fast enough for me, and even gold metallic can be used at that speed.
* maximum hoop size 200 x 240 mm, (the Brother has 200 x 300) and no cap frame.

But the price tag is so much nicer than the Brother's and I'm really happy with it.

Hi, I have an MB4 and love it. I got my for Christmas 2007. Cost about $8000. I have done alot of embroidery with it. Golf shirts, jackets,etc.No problem, as Mops says easy threading. The only drawback is their hat hoop isn't the greatest. Hugs Lynn.