Those of you who have an espresso machine at home - how/why did you end up getting one? How is your experience and advice to some one looking to?
For context - I have (what I think) is a fairly good setup at home. I have a Baratza encore grinder, and typically make a pour over with my Hario V60 or an aeropress before leaving for work, and weekends is usually a moka pot or French press at home. I recently started thinking of getting an espresso machine. nothing too grand, a dedica which I can buy for around 12K on sale. however some research made me realise that I may need to change my encore - or at least that is what the internet says. I mean I can get a good hand grinder or a df54/rift 64 and my setup will be up and ready.
However before I want to commit to the purchase- I want to check with the folks who do have an espresso machine at home - why did you get one? How has your experience been so far? What would you suggest to someone like me?
I know cumulative I might end up spending around 25K-35K on a new machine + grinder depending on what configuration I go with - but good to check with folks here about their experience :)