I got the ascente vitamix and the food processor for Christmas. It is absolutely the best machine I have ever owned. I previously owned a regular vitamix which I loved and it got used every day. This one gets used every day and sometimes now two or three times a day. It’s an absolutely dream machine for any kitchen. If I had to choose to have only one piece of equipment in my kitchen I would choose this vitamix combo. Absolutely wonderful. I feel blessed to have it.