I have the machine for less than 2 years in continuous use, and I will soon be replaced for the following reasons: - If you buy too coarsely ground powder standard (eg Bellarom or Lavazza) reaches the machine no constant Brühstrahl, the espresso drips then in slow motion by causing the process to fail, because you can wait until tomorrow otherwise. - The device does not include any brewing process from without in a radius of several centimeters around the unit to leave a puddle. Since I am now time drinkers the device is "a bit too small for me". For social drinker, it may be okay, you should plan to use the device often, I urge you to zuzulegen another machine.