Yes, I could go to consumer report online websites, but I'd like opinions from Mudcatters who have bread-makers, as to which is the best, and most reliable.

My S.O. has informed me she would like a bread-maker for Christmas, and so I begin my research as I do with any purchase. Price is not an issue. I want something really good, and considered the best in its class and something long lasting and not prone to breaking down or requiring a lot of maintenance. Any 'Catters who own bread-makers, tell me what you have and why and how much you love it. (Friends have suggested the Black and Decker.) Thoughts? And my thanks in advance to those that respond. (The rest of you, just ignore this thread.)