I’ve had some issues getting a good crema lately, but as long as my beans are fresh, great espresso every time. I’ve even tried the descaling feature, and it REALLY cleans the machine! 
The cold expression feature makes a very strong brew, so be warned, but it’s smooth. 
The set up was incredibly simple, and the two manuals, one for quick, and the other more thorough, were both so helpful! 
My favorite feature of the machine was the frothier. I love that I can swing it out and back in, making it easier to store the machine where I wanted to. The overall look and design is sleek and simple. I think I would have preferred a valve to start the steamer wand for more control, but the button is highly responsive.