Enjoyed the cited discussion back then. What happened to Juice?
Bamix is my choice, it's still going strong. It's a nice looking, high end, household unit that I've had in a couple pro kitchens where it acquired itself well.
Waring makes an affordable pro unit that's ugly as sin. But it works all day. Most pro kitchens I've worked in have a Waring.
You can spend more or you can spend less than these two but I don't think you'll find more bang for your buck.