My Cuisinart coffee maker for 15 years or more gave up the ghost.  I began looking for a replacement and I only wanted a Cuisinart to replace it.  When I saw that this model could not only make a perfect pot of coffee but K cup and espresso as well.  Now I enjoy a pot of bold brewed coffee in the morning and a espresso after dinner in the evening.  Awesome machine!!  I love it so much!!