I had as a primary FR delonghi esam3000 and had arranged myself with the characteristics of this machine for 3 years. For Siemens machine next compared to say: Coffee temperature: hot !!, dramatically better! Coffee result: sensational, did not think that I as a Capucci hinbekomme home! In particular, not a bit bitter (used beans: Eduscho Gala Espresso) Coffee consumption: I've never measured, perceived consumption dramatically lower! Standby: After turning in about 15sec.! We turn on the machine for coffee enjoyment of ... and when you need it to, important point! Volume: grinding process is noisy, I can gladly endure ... in this Capucciergebnis. Milk frother: do not ever want a different system than the suction directly from Tetra, foam result in my opinion top, not too fine or coarse grade correctly. Foam production starts 20sec after calling ... nozzle unit without fumbling to decompose (for rinsing) Filling fresh water possible from above, without having to take out the container (spilling). Drip tray for dirty water and remaining coffee generously sized and easy to use. Cleaning program is somewhat complicated (many steps), think after the 3rd operation is the easier of the hand. Summary: Mega-price performance ratio! I do not know how I would spend more money ... I'm looking forward to every Capucci, preparation is easy and Result top. Better it is (almost) only example on the Brenner motorway service station, just before exit Trento Nord - Illy coffee at its best :) Stay away from the Delonghi Esam3000 or 3200 and a few euros drauflegen that are extremely well spent.
