After 2 days, I threw away my old drip coffee maker!  The difference in the quality and taste of the coffee was amazing (using the same beans as in the old drip machine).  This is certainly not a scope, set and forget type of machine.  The instructions included are helpful, but I ended up having to youtube how to use the machine.  Disclosure - I am not a coffee expert, but wanted to get a machine that allowed me to make drinks at home I buy from local coffee shops.  Really happy with the performance.  Wish it was slightly easier to learn how to use (Still havent figured out the milk frother, but ok since I don't like milk + coffee drinks), but loving the machine so far!