I already have some espresso machines, including a Breville Bambino. The Infuser was purchased to replace the Bambino as a machine for creating quick espressos, in particular long blacks (Americanos) and Flat Whites when time constraints apply. The bambino had previously filled this role very well. So why the Infuser? It has extra features over the Bambino (Pressure Gauge, hot water dispenser, stays "ON" for longer than the Bambino), does not have a grinder (I have two), but is still simple to use. Its one issue for me - I don't like its milk preparation operation. Hence only 4 Stars. In operation I have found it creates great espresso, simply and just the way I want. I can take control manually, as I did with the Bambino, and use my added accessories to produce very good quality extractions. Adding hot water for Long Blacks is a breeze. However, the milk steaming is another story, at least for me - so far. It seems to be too powerful, not controllable, and requires a very precise series of steps to get it right, which I have managed once or twice. But it is very fiddly compared to the Bambino, and its design whereby it does an automatic purge after use contributes to the process being difficult to master in my view. Out of frustration I have reverted to using my trusty Breville milk frother from my Aero Press days instead - much less "drama" and produces a good, straight forward result. Overall the Infuser is a great machine and would get 5 Stars if not for the less than ideal (in my opinion) milk frothing system. In time I may master this and then all may be well here also.

Great machine, great coffee. Easy to work (if you read the instructions) and a quality built product. I've owned several Breville appliances over many years and they all still work. Good onya Breville 5 stars

Able to purchase this machine new at a great discount price. And I am glad I did. After going online and viewing some of the numerous self-help videos I am now able to turn out a very reasonable Mochaccino (my coffee of choice). To supplement this great machine, I have also purchased a Breville Dose Control Pro coffee grinder which has turned my coffees from good to great. I now look forward to working my way through the large selection of coffee bean flavours and types available.