The Barista Pro is a smart and well built machine that looks good in the kitchen. Even though I've had an espresso machine before it did though take a while to set up to my taste. I'm using the single wall baskets and it makes great coffee. Be prepared to waste some coffee setting up the grinder and I'd suggest you buy a palm tamper and dosing cup too. The tamper improves the extraction if your an amateur like me and the dosing cup keeps your machine and worktops free from grinder spillage. Have a little patience and you'll love this machine.