No kidding, I burned out 2 DAKs in 2 years. Except for that, I liked it. I couldn't seem to make a bad loaf in either one.
My third machine came from WalMart or KMart... whoever had the sale. I think it was a Welbilt. I gave that one away. One time the bread would be too high, another time would barely rise, despite careful measuring .... and the bread never tasted quite "right". I'd LIKE to get another bread machine, probably one that makes the sandwich style (square) loaves, but I'm going to look around more.