Hi there and thanks for the feedback, I'm flushed! Good to hear, my La Pavoni is 20 years old and I've had it serviced twice in that time, new seal and thermostat replaced. It has worked every day, some days many times. It's now in Vietnam with me and making 6-8 cups a day. And for Cuir Beluga... I am a happy La Pavoni user. It took me some time, (many shots early-on to experiment) to get the hang of. La Pavoni is a delight to use. It is a challenge in some ways, but this is the fun of it all. I said in an earlier post that it really responds to my mood. If I pay little attention, it'll deliver a so, so shot. If I give it my attention, it never fails my tastes. Like any relationship really..... This is a not a 'set and forget' like some, more like set-up and enjoy your work with every shot. Yes lever machines beckon a romance. You'd get the impression i am very happy, yes.... I would always opt for using a lever machine. I am looking at buying a 2 group Bosco. This would be partly for a coffee shop we are opening here in Vietnam and for my pleasure. My La Pavoni will still be used in another part of the house, not at the bar. So the romance will continue. While I can't give you stats I can provide a colourful description. :-) Cheers BP
