Long I was loyal Licensees of Petra Electric-pad machines (I had 2 pieces). This device has me but very disappointed. The use of coffee is now restricted - Espresso pads can no longer be used at all, the removal of the spouts with filters is only with "fumbling" possible and the machine is very noisy. The only advantage is that the control buttons are now above. My conclusion: The quality has gone down hill and the price increases. I then decided to use the Senseo Quadrante - Here the price-performance ratio.