I bought this mixer to replace an aging Krups  mixer that was a wedding present 34 years ago. It still works but the motor has to try harder. This Braun as a lovely heft and balance. The motor has power, the beaters and dough hooks are weighty. I made two applesauce cakes to try it out. Love that little power adjustment wheel. On the second batch I got a high pitched whine at a lower speed but then it cleared up. I am HOPING this was just a fluke as I am bonding with this new mixer and want it to be perfect. Have not tried the dough hooks yet.