A search turned up a few older threads, but I'm wondering what the current fav expresso machines are here. The
Rancillio Silvia gets good marks (and is about what I was figuring to spend), but I have to admit that I like the smaller footprint and style of the
FrancisFrancis X3. And while I usually only listen to Tabs wrt pushing people down stairs, if I want to splurge there is a
new Salvatore for $1K.
Thoughts? I'm spending a fair chunk at Peets and would actually cover my cost rather quickly. I also don't want to buy crap that will fall apart in 6 months...I hate cheap crap. I do like to say crap though. crap crap crap.