I didn’t know what had changed initially- my coffee was stronger while I was using the same amount of grinds  as I did with my old, broken machine.  So, i’m saving money because i use less coffee with this fantastic machine, and honestly, I’ve lost my taste for coffee bought at a shop- in comparison, this machine really brews a smooth, delicious pot that i immediately look forward to when I wake up in the morning.  
So glad I got this beautiful to look at, easy to use and care for and great working machine.  
True story.