When you buy a quality product, you only cry once. I had a hard time talking myself into justifying the cost of the machine. My previous machine was the (now retired, Breville Infuser). The difference is partly the feedback it gives you as a user. The extraction timer, the temperature, the pressure. But that's just self awareness, and that's nothing without the options to make adjustments! Having options is wonderful. The ability to schedule a wake-up time is great time saver in the morning. Knowing your machine is Hot and ready. That little time slice can be better used to sip, take breath, and enjoy the moment. The hamster wheel of your work day will on you soon enough. Take time to smell the flowers of life.

Makes excellent coffee but won't last. Had to replace parts within 3.5 yrs, but then the seals on the boilers then failed. Has been a run of problems after 4 years and had to replace it (...not with a Breville).

Fantastic machine. Ive called her brewoynce. Its helped develop my barrista skills and am producing some great drinks