mycuppa wrote:
Reality is that unless you stump up big $$ for a game changer like Slayer or some of the levers then everything else is just same-same.........barely 15 % difference between the worst and the best.....in the hands of the skilled. Equipment enthusiasts would obviously beg to differ with protected or vested interests.
Yep. I've said it before. I can make perfectly good coffee on this - 
And that's why I've kept it as my current home machine. Between this, my Little Guy and various soft brew appliances I have all I need. It's a great little steamer as well so my once daily milk drink is always good. And the espresso from it is excellent. To be fair, it does lack a little of the depth and complexity that I used to get on my semi-commercial machine, but it's still really good and I wouldn't hesitate to serve it up to any of you. I know looks aren't everything, but they give a bit of a clue to whether an espresso shot is good or not. This is the usual standard from my little machine - 
So I totally agree with your sentiments MC.
