So, we have the machine now 100 days a use and are more than satisfied! I, a passionate "black" drinkers and my wife (Cappucino, Latte, Latte Macchiato) are all convinced of the machine. Whether it is the coffee for breakfast, the cappuccino after lunch, the Latte Macchiato for guests to cake or espresso after dinner: I can (with some practice) always everything! The technical details as well as the appearance and handling of my predecessors already adequately described. I would add only one / two things from us, or refute: 1. Cleaning The machine can be cleaned perfectly. We almost all removable parts are (except the brewing unit) simply regularly in the dishwasher. The brewing unit is cleaned flißendem liquors and vacuuming the interior. Quick-effective-clean! For people who do not make your coffee with still mineral water, but I strongly recommend the coffee on the toughest water quality and adjust more quickly perform the descaling! 2. "crema" quality Unbelievable how many "Barrista" here seem to write reviews! We both come from the catering and I have worked for several years at an Italian. The crema is true! And now comes the big BUT: ... namely the spend some money only with the people for the beans and some time for the settings. Of course there are differences between the "Yes" from the REWE -Kaffebohnen for 5.99 and a pack Illy or Lavazza for 15-25, - per kilo. And of course, also in the composition and adjustment: Am I pure Arabica beans or I'll take a blend with Robusta. I have a high degree of grinding or a little. Again, try, try, try. 3. Compared to portafilters So please! I've read in some, they were encountered between the decision to a portafilter to the DeLonghi. What a crap! That can not compare! An E61 portafilter (Not the little pseudo-Mist) -Z.Bsp. Brasilia, Elektra, La Ciambali, etc- costs around 3000, -, need a direct water connection, an upstream descaling / Enthärtungskartusche, a separate coffee grinder for 20 minutes heating time, must due to the device components (seals, copper pipes, etc) on best ever run so as not to leak, need professional maintenance and has a power consumption of approximately 3000 W per hour! How the hell is that supposed to be comparable? If I buy myself a Dacia Logan, I've not been a Porsche 911 watched!
Conclusion: Anyone looking for a high-quality set machine (for the average consumer) very good quality coffee and sometimes wants to impress guests, is hereby excellent advice and can do nothing wrong for the price!
