I have been agonising over which machine to buy as I am upgrading from my saeco via vanezia. I have poured over countless reviews, read about hundreds of machines and the final choice came down to the Silvia, La Scala Butterfly, Expobar Office SA and the Office E61 Leva. I have managed a good deal on the E61 and an Iberital Challenge grinder (was going to get a Rocky but read great reviews on the Challenge). I am just curious how other people have felt after they bought their new upgraded machine.
I make about 20 - 25 cups of coffee a week and I think that would justify buying a HX machine. I love my coffee but I guess I am curious if the difference between a HX machine and a consumer quality machine is worth the price. My house is the regular meeting place for all my friends and waiting for the steam to build has been agony when making 5 chinos in a row. Anyone else been in this situation? Is the HX the answer or just an overcompensation / overkill?
I make about 20 - 25 cups of coffee a week and I think that would justify buying a HX machine. I love my coffee but I guess I am curious if the difference between a HX machine and a consumer quality machine is worth the price. My house is the regular meeting place for all my friends and waiting for the steam to build has been agony when making 5 chinos in a row. Anyone else been in this situation? Is the HX the answer or just an overcompensation / overkill?

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