We have a few weeks ago also decided for this Siebträgermaschine because we had a fully automatic machine too expensive and vulnerable and we but what else but Filter coffee wanted - a Siebträgermaschine in good Qualitätsollte be there. The Kenwood has a great look, is high quality and makes the best coffee - for me a perfect purchase! The coffee will make almost celebrating with us as ceremony, it's fun with real "handmade" Preparing an espresso - the perfect succeeds again and again! Better than in so many coffeehouses ;-)