I transitioned from a Saeco Avanti fully automatic machine and initially thought it would be a step down. I was advised by the expert who had kept our other machine running for over 7500 drinks that this was a much more dependable purchase. He was right…I was totally wrong…this is a great machine with easy cleaning, wonderful drinks, and plenty of technology for our family of techies. Quality of drinks is top notch for a family of coffee snobs who have lived more than a handful of years in Europe. If you love coffee and specialty drinks, this machine is for you.