Lattissima EN680 vs. EN520

I switched to the new Lattissima because I feel like had it. That the rather small changes would possibly justify any new purchase, I was aware.
But as I said I had just the mood for something new and the old one is now 4.5 years old.
No sooner said than done: Old machine sold on eBay, new Mail Overnight Express ordered.
Even a story, which I guess Amazon Prime customer and love.
Evening to decide 8, to drink a latte macchiato from 'its new machine the next afternoon and the Overnight Express makes it possible.
At this point it again said. Amazon also gets 5 stars for service. Delivery reliability, quality, exchange everything in 12 or 13 years as a customer a non-issue.
Now back to the machine. The following changes compared to the previous model are immediately obvious:

- EN520 is much more compact than the EN680, however thereby also shrinks the water tank
- Water tank is now located on the back, not down
- The milk steam connection you can close now, I like that!
- Housing looks classy at first glance, is very well finished but at the price, of course, plastic, anodized aluminum would have been my dream here, but overall still good to assess the haptic
- The milk froth is fine-pored than the EN680, a visible improvement
- The power cord is shorter than for the old machine, not so good but I can live with it
- There is now an ad that flashes when the machine is calcified, very good!
- Milk foam intensity is now controlled via a knob, even a small improvement
- The original price is 235, the EN680 had cost back then 350.00, which is an unbeatable price / performance ratio
- The immediate removal of the milk tank after preparation no longer results in an excess of water that needs to be wiped out, TOP!
- Volume settings remembers the machine (should indeed go well with the old, the feeling I had not)
- It can also be used wider lenses now

Is it worth the new model to buy, if you already have an old Lattissima?

So if, like me no longer a guarantee has on the old machine and only so about 80 on top pay, (capsule voucher of 50 included in the calculation)
can strike the quiet. Total Nespresso naturally remains Nespresso and the taste is the same, however, a class of milk froth is actually even better.
From hand to get the point not always so.

All in all, clear buy recommendation.

The only complaint that I can think of that you have to consume 2 capsules already rather for a decent bar like Cafe and caused the double cost accordingly.
On the other hand I do not drink every day latte macchiato, so it always tastes good and not out hanging to his neck.
Also I order no longer in the cafe and prefer to wait until I get home.
That puts the cost point.

Fully automatic or Nespresso?

Easy thing! Companies or even families who drink with many people every day buy a fully automatic espresso, all other Nespresso.
A good fully automatic cost sometimes loosely 1000 to 1400. Among them I would buy me no machine. The Nespresso costs 235th The difference must be
"earn" the first fully automatic. I had the "break-even point" times calculated. He had been reduced to 7 years or more at a daily bar.
For me it's not worth it so, especially since I still have not drunk a fully automatic espresso, which is better than Nespresso!

Alternative capsule machines?

If you do not drink hot drinks little and also emphasis that there etc. are also tea and cocoa on offer, you should look elsewhere.
Those looking for uncompromising espresso enjoyment, can not ignore at Nespresso.
Since you can enter all Dolce Gusto and Senseos in the bin! Dishwater! Believe me;)

BUY!