The rare dual boiler under two grand that doesn't ask you to choose between workflow and counter space, with programmable preinfusion and a genuinely tunable PID that enthusiasts actually use. The stock steam knob is laughably cheap (plan to replace it), the 15-20 minute warm-up tests your patience, and the looks won't win design awards, but once stable it pulls shots and steams milk simultaneously without complaint or compromise. Buy it if you want real temperature control and dual-boiler capability in a compact footprint; walk if you need E61 aesthetics or can't wait a quarter-hour for your first shot.
This is the flow-profiling machine home baristas daydream about, handcrafted with the kind of looks and shot precision that justify the lottery-win price tag, if you have the budget and the skill to use it. The single credible worry: a 2023 ex-employee post claims stainless steel has been swapped for rust-prone materials and customer service now leaves owners troubleshooting alone, though no pattern of owner complaints has surfaced yet. If you're spending five figures on espresso and can afford the gamble, you're buying the dream machine, bet the reputation still matches the reality and enjoy the best shots you'll ever pull at home.