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Title: Good for the $, but use a non-press. filter and burr grinder
Review: This was my first espresso machine. In its price range, it's a 4-star product. (It's not fair to compare it against $300+ machines.) Thus, for what I paid it worked admirably. I didn't have any of the problems that have been mentioned in previous reviews. I would recommend the machine. However, you need to realize that unless you use an unpressurized basket and grind your own espresso beans with a burr grinder, you won't get even close to cafe-quality espresso (IMHO). The unit comes with a pressurized filter. You can buy an unpressurized filter from espressopeople.com for about $14. The one used for the Solis Crema SL70 works great. I also recommend the Solis Maestro burr grinder as it is ...the best grinder on the market under $200. With this combo you'll have good espresso with this machine, and very good lattes.
