
Both the machines you refer to, look to be good quality and very reminiscent of Bezzera designs (which I like very much).
I guess the issue of choice comes down to what you expect from your espresso machine; ease of operation coupled with more complexity (and maybe higher maintenance costs down the road) or manual operation coupled with simpler design and simpler maintenance going forward.
Both machines would be capable of producing excellent coffee provided you do your part, use freshly roasted high quality coffee and only grind the coffee immediately before use (with a decent grinder of course).
I also have an engineering background and even though most of my working life was spent in the design, commissioning and maintenance of automatic processes, I still prefer good design over complexity. If at some later stage I feel the need to incorporate some level of automation, then I would design, manufacture and install it myself. That's just me though...

Anyway, hope I've been of some help.
All the best,
Mal.


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