A very simple machine that allows you to fine-tune the draw profile to produce that perfect pour. Solid construction overall, BUT, the wood handle on the portafilter arrived with stripped threads or threads not cut deep enough, resulting in it always being loose. Working on a replacement now.

Awesome espresso machine. Very easy to use after watching a few videos. Extremely easy workflow and maximum flexibility to manage your pulls.

I am in control of making my own espresso, how awesome is that!

I love the simplicity of it. I can control the bars of pressure easily and I love the heated grouphead. I did buy a Fellow gooseneck kettle for ease of pouring the water into the chamber/grouphead. Remember to use the included puck screen. (You only make that mistake once!) it's fun to try different profiles. I love the wood accents, too.

love it. fun to pressure profile even though I'm not very good at it. there is a learning curve, but you're also learning about coffee. certainly adds ceremony to the mystique of xoffee

more learning curve than expected and more fun than expected. now trying to get to more taste than expected

expecting that to be the case......