Having the DeLongi for several weeks in operation, we can draw the conclusion: the purchase was correct. Purchase Tsche Ident for us was both the function as the design. In the function, the DeLonghi cuts in comparative tests performed well, which is also confirmed by our experience. You can easily and intuitively build and operate and achieves excellent brewing results. The coffee was excellent a very strong crema and taste. The grinder is adjustable though, but we see no need to change the factory setting. We particularly liked the water tank, which can be removed practically forward because the machine over our wall cabinet is attached. So the DeLonghi must be moved only when refilling the coffee from her seat. The coffee container is practically tightly closed, so that the flavor is not lost unnecessarily. The 250 g quantity is just right for a normal household. Machines with less volume of coffee I would not recommend. We also enjoyed the different settings on intensity (from very mild to very strong). Different coffees can be changed individually so depending on your taste in intensity. The batch size (normal, large, very large cup) can be adjusted in each case. The machine can also be operated with already ground coffee, but only as cup. For this you have to enter the ground coffee in a separate compartment. Furthermore, has enjoyed the height adjustment of coffee spout for small and large cups and mugs as well as the lighting of the cups / cup during the brewing process. The milk container can be easy to put on and put off and easy to clean. The design we find very well done, the DeLonghi makes very noble and high quality in our kitchen noticeable. Therefore we chose the deluxe version. We hope for a long time to rejoice on this machine.
