The old Saeco 2002 has worn me out, too hard to do good shots with, too old, and a pain to keep clean and maintain thanks to dated design.
Just replaced my grinder, out with the old worn sunbeam and in with the new (cafe series this time), works good for me at the price.
But looking around, I figure around $600 is ok for a new machine, new with easier to get parts, easier to use and keep clean, and likely make better coffee.
Lelit seems to be popular now, and pulls great shots, cheaper than a Sunbeam which seems a shocker, whats the catch?.
Sunbeam is still there, Im suprised there has been no update in what 3+ years now?, has there been a final word on lifespan etc?.
As always I do 4-8 single or double shots a day depending on who else is around to drink my coffee, big milk drinker so almost always a flat white etc.
So what should I get?, or what is the smart buy, or is there another I have missed?.
Just replaced my grinder, out with the old worn sunbeam and in with the new (cafe series this time), works good for me at the price.
But looking around, I figure around $600 is ok for a new machine, new with easier to get parts, easier to use and keep clean, and likely make better coffee.
Lelit seems to be popular now, and pulls great shots, cheaper than a Sunbeam which seems a shocker, whats the catch?.
Sunbeam is still there, Im suprised there has been no update in what 3+ years now?, has there been a final word on lifespan etc?.
As always I do 4-8 single or double shots a day depending on who else is around to drink my coffee, big milk drinker so almost always a flat white etc.
So what should I get?, or what is the smart buy, or is there another I have missed?.

, but also from the thermoblocks not being as long life as single boilers. Not suggesting all thermoblock machines will die on you like mine and Im sure youll find people on this site that have been knocking out coffee;s with these machines for ages, but my belief (and I think the general school of thought), is that single boilers like the Silvia and Lelit will usually give you a very long life if looked after.
Id say a good proportion of faults are actually caused by clueless users. IME longevity can be good provided youre careful with cleaning and maintenance - and perhaps just a little lucky
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