I ended up with a La Pavoni from Casa Espresso and a Lido E grinder from Talk Coffee. Both of these business owners really helped me out price wise, and with advice. I have not yet mastered the coffee shot, however, even the worse shot I am not disappointed with. I enjoy everything I have been able to make.
There is a bit of ritual involved in pulling a shot, but its not a difficult process or takes up a lot of time. I believe even with a semi-automatic or automatic machine there still is a level of cleaning involved, in which takes up most of my time with the La Pavoni. The time taken to grind 14g of coffee beans in the Lido E is all but of 20sec, with not a great effort required. Prior to using the Lido, I was lent a hario (I think its called) hand grinder and that did take some time to grind one shot. With the Lido it is quick and relatively easy, and the shot has a richer deeper taste.
I would like to thank both Antony and Chris for their help.
I have no regrets.
There is a bit of ritual involved in pulling a shot, but its not a difficult process or takes up a lot of time. I believe even with a semi-automatic or automatic machine there still is a level of cleaning involved, in which takes up most of my time with the La Pavoni. The time taken to grind 14g of coffee beans in the Lido E is all but of 20sec, with not a great effort required. Prior to using the Lido, I was lent a hario (I think its called) hand grinder and that did take some time to grind one shot. With the Lido it is quick and relatively easy, and the shot has a richer deeper taste.
I would like to thank both Antony and Chris for their help.
I have no regrets.

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