Bread-Bakers v109.n001.20

I, too, have a 5 qt. Viking mixer that I got from King Arthur two 
years ago.  It is loud and the way the dough hook and mixing paddle 
attach to the head leaves them prone to falling out when you lift it 
up.  But overall, I'm happy with it.  It's given me no trouble whatsoever.

Subsequent to getting the mixer, I also picked up a Viking food 
processor which I'm also happy with.

-Brian