I have been greatly enjoying my Anniversary Edition X1 machine. A great looking coffee maker that looks awesome on the counter. The espresso is excellent and has a nice crema. The steaming wand makes great froth for cappuccinos and lattes. If you want a longer pour of espresso get the lungo capsules. They are fabulous. Clean up is easy. The only issue the machine has is the regular coffee. It starts hot then the temperature goes down during the brewing making the coffee only slightly hot. It needs to be microwaved to be able to add any milk/cream. Not a deal breaker as I almost always make espresso drinks with this machine.