On 2017-12-04 1:08 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Mon 04 Dec 2017 08:21:22a, graham told us...
>
>>>
>> One of the things that has arisen is that the speed control on my
>> ~50year old mixer has deteriorated even further and is now a
>> single speed machine. I could import a new set of components but
>> with all the hassle, I think I will buy a new one. Now the
>> research starts! is it KA or Cuisinart?
>>
>
> Also check out Viking, Kenwood, and Breville.
>
Thanks! What do you have?

The current one is a Kenwood, made in the UK, of course. The new ones
are very expensive and boast on the box: "Proudly engineered in Great
Britain". However, in small print: "Made in China".
I have a few attachments such as a coffee grinder, meat grinder and a
cream maker. The latter turns U/S butter back into cream! Of course they
won't fit the current model.
I'm not sure if the Viking is still being made. When I saw one some
years ago, it struck me that it was being made in the Kenwood factory as
there were so many points in common.
I'll certainly look at the Breville. I hadn't considered it.
The machine will be used for cake and cookie making only. I have another
heavy duty mixer for bread that is too large for, say, whipping a few
egg whites for macarons.
Graham