After our old, beloved Saeco portafilter machine was not beyond redemption, we were successful with Severin / Amazon. The not only looks great in the kitchen, but really produces great espresso - crema even better than with the Saeco. And easier to clean, the sieve can be removed more easily. Delivered quickly after the crash - we were equally pleased with the machine, it could not be better !!
Another critical remark - the machine should not be called "espresso machine". Connoisseurs and lovers of espresso coffee machines know anyway that more handling and cleaning costs per cup of espresso is needed than in a fashionable machine ... but for the espresso with the correct type of coffee is also top notch from it.