Super-Automatic espresso machine < $1k

[cstreit]

Understood on the milk thing guys. The ones I'm looking at have a cleaning cycle for the milk tubes after every use. Thats sort of a must have if you're going to have one.

Heck - even my steam wand would get some goo on it on my Francis - but part of htat was because I liked to sweeten the milk before steaming. Made really nice sweet foam in the cappuccinos....

I know the milk bit seems frivoulous - but I really don't want to be frothing milk while I am half asleep in the morning. Too many motor skills and the screechy sound makes me grumpy.

[jhelgesen]

Top of your budget but we have been using our Jura C60 daily for over 3 years now with zero issues.

We started with a slightly used Brera and when it gave up after a year, we went with the Jura.

https://www.amazon.com/Jura-15006-Impressa-Automatic-Coffee/dp/B00I8MYD5U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537210015&sr=8-3&keywords=jura+c60&dpID=51DWIpIIeaL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

[derek murray]

If you're Ok with a refurbished unit, this appears like a good deal. I've owned a lesser Saeco model with no complaints.

https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/saeco-gran-baristo-espresso-machine-with-removable-bean-container-b-class-refurbished

[cstreit]

UPDATE:

I decided to move forward with the Delonghi Magnifica. Met most of my criteria and was able to buy it locally as a plus. THe best part was that when I went to buy, a manufacturer rep was there demoing the very machine AND I got a $200 spiff discount on the spot which paid for an extended "no questions asked" replacement warranty and $120 back in my pocket. BONUS!

Set it up, ran it through a few cycles.. So far so good. I'll find the settings I like and report back. Thanks for all the insights!

Chris

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by Gogar

I love Klatch House Espresso, I order it online.

Thanks, I have some coming.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by cstreit

UPDATE:

I decided to move forward with the Delonghi Magnifica.

Congratulations, it sounds amazing.
I’m glad to see you moving on after reading about how Francis got goo on your wand.

[cstreit]

Isn’t it always Francis?