Hi, first post, long time coffee drinker, figure most cafe coffeeboys & some barristas would consider me a bit of a snob so hopefully I fit in. 
Ive been looking around for a decent machine to use for home. Its mostly just me with occasional visitors so Im not looking for anything approaching pro-level.
I know grind & bean quality will determine end results as much as machine, but I want to get something, on a limited budget, that wont make either of those a waste of time.
In looking around i found the DeLonghi Pump Bar 32 which sounds OK from the description. A search of the site didnt seem to show much about Delonghis except for one member who prefers it to a more automatic machine, but he didnt quote model.
Decribed as...
...this would seem to have most of what I think I need with no silly frills (like a sub-standard grinder) As it is selling for about $150 Im looking for advice on either this model or deLonghis in general & maybe also what features I should look for if they arent here.
Im a long, strong macchiato drinker, & my favourite saying to coffee makers is If you dont get bruised eyelids when they snap open on the first mouthful it isnt really coffee
Thanks...

Ive been looking around for a decent machine to use for home. Its mostly just me with occasional visitors so Im not looking for anything approaching pro-level.
I know grind & bean quality will determine end results as much as machine, but I want to get something, on a limited budget, that wont make either of those a waste of time.
In looking around i found the DeLonghi Pump Bar 32 which sounds OK from the description. A search of the site didnt seem to show much about Delonghis except for one member who prefers it to a more automatic machine, but he didnt quote model.
Decribed as...
The DeLonghi Pump BAR32 is a low-end Espresso machine. The body of the device is made of a durable plastic and is completely encased in a professional black finish; at the same time it only weighs a total of 10.8 pounds. The BAR32 includes a 35 ounce or 1 liter removable water tank as well as a fully detachable drip tray; which allows much easier cleaning methods. The Pump BAR32 takes advantage of the patented dual-function filter holder system which enables the device to accommodate two completely separate attachments; one is for simple ground coffee and the other is for attachable pods which tailor to different beverages. The BAR32 device also includes DeLonghis swivel jet frother technology which dispenses the correct amount of froth for a cappucino or other froth related beverage. The DeLonghi Pump BAR32 espresso machine includes additional features such as a stainless steel boiler, two separate thermostats, a coffee tamper, special self-priming operation, a one hour auto-shut off feature and automatic brewing support.
Im a long, strong macchiato drinker, & my favourite saying to coffee makers is If you dont get bruised eyelids when they snap open on the first mouthful it isnt really coffee
Thanks...

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