I'm looking for a new espresso machine in the well under $1000 range.
I have a Sunbeam em0480 coffee grinder, which I'm very happy with, so that's sorted.
I started on a very cheap sunbeam espresso machine and produced ok shots, so 'graduated' to a second hand em6900 and my espresso quality improved, but the machine had reliability issues!
I bought an em6910 after reading around on the web and hearing that the well-known em6900 reliability issues had been significantly improved by the em6910, but this too had reliability issues!
I've loved the ease at which I can produce good quality shots from the em6910 (and em6900), but the machines break, water leaks, ...!
Anyone have suggestions on a good replacement machine?
A friend has a Rancilio Silvia, and he is very happy with it, but says it is harder work than the Sunbeam em6900s. I often do 6 or more coffees for friends who come over and I love how I don't have to labor over it. The coffees get done and I get good feedback about the quality.
Anyone have any feedback on the em7000? I guess it's a bit too early to hear much about the machines breaking down or other issues, but I'd love to hear any experiences from owners. I can't seem to locate much by searching online for reviews. Some stuff, but nothing at all in depth.
The Breville machines might also be interesting.
Does the BES840 allow simultaneous pour and steam? I'm guessing not as there is no mention of a dual thermoblock.
The BES900 looks great, but is out of my price range.
Any comments on whether I would be likely to be disappointed if I went for a BES840?
Any feedback appreciated.
I have a Sunbeam em0480 coffee grinder, which I'm very happy with, so that's sorted.
I started on a very cheap sunbeam espresso machine and produced ok shots, so 'graduated' to a second hand em6900 and my espresso quality improved, but the machine had reliability issues!
I bought an em6910 after reading around on the web and hearing that the well-known em6900 reliability issues had been significantly improved by the em6910, but this too had reliability issues!
I've loved the ease at which I can produce good quality shots from the em6910 (and em6900), but the machines break, water leaks, ...!
Anyone have suggestions on a good replacement machine?
A friend has a Rancilio Silvia, and he is very happy with it, but says it is harder work than the Sunbeam em6900s. I often do 6 or more coffees for friends who come over and I love how I don't have to labor over it. The coffees get done and I get good feedback about the quality.
Anyone have any feedback on the em7000? I guess it's a bit too early to hear much about the machines breaking down or other issues, but I'd love to hear any experiences from owners. I can't seem to locate much by searching online for reviews. Some stuff, but nothing at all in depth.
The Breville machines might also be interesting.
Does the BES840 allow simultaneous pour and steam? I'm guessing not as there is no mention of a dual thermoblock.
The BES900 looks great, but is out of my price range.
Any comments on whether I would be likely to be disappointed if I went for a BES840?
Any feedback appreciated.

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