Which De’Longhi super-automatic espresso machine makes the strongest, richest, best-quality espresso? Price is no object — I care only about espresso quality, consistency, and reliability. Which De’Longhi model would you recommend based on real-world experience?
Just went from a Philips 3200 to the DeLonghi Magnifica Evo LatteCrema with their recent sale online. Spent a lot of time researching a new superauto that fit my budget and needs to replace the Philips. Very pleasantly surprised so far! It is already faaarrrr superior to my Philips. Didn’t go to any more expensive model because I am pretty basic in that I usually do 2 shots of espresso for an iced latte and sometimes the actual latte feature with the milk carafe. Hubby doesn’t use the machine at all and I don’t often switch my beans so I didn’t feel a need to go for the Rivelia with the hopper or any higher model. This will suit my needs.
Here’s a pic of my shot (after set up, rinse, and 3-4 “starter” shots, then maybe another 4-5 shots as I adjusted the dial). Dial is set to 3.5 using Lavazza Espresso beans. Any tips and tricks for this machine?! Let me know!
I just found this sub today and it has been so helpful! Thank you so much! I was hoping we could get a few opinions on the best machine for our particular situation.
We like good coffee. We have a Virtuoso grinder and do pour over every morning. But we are on kid #2 and are TIRED and BUSY. We are having our regular coffee, then going out for lattes and that's not the best habit. We want to have a way to have a quick latte after our first cup of coffee in the morning, but chasing two kids around means I don't have time to do much. I'm not THAT concerned with the quality of the espresso. A Nespresso machine would honestly probably be fine, but we hate the pods and I want freshly ground beans. So I think a super automatic would be perfect.
The Cafe Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine seemed perfect, but they're discontinuing it so that makes me nervous to buy it.
So what machine would be best for:
-A family looking for convenience, who doesn't care TOO much about quality of the espresso
-If I want there to be a milk steamer, but not one where I pour the milk in. I want to steam the milk myself. (And I don't want to clean milk out of a machine)
-If I want to spend around $500 (would go up to 1K for the right machine)
Feels like maybe the DeLonghi Magnifica Evo fits the bill, but if there's an even simpler machine I'm all ears. And if the answer is: lady, just get a Nespresso, I'm open to hearing that.
Thank you so much!!
Edit: I pulled the trigger on the delonghi magnifico evo! I’ll update with how it goes with kids after a few weeks, in case any other parents are ever curious how it fits into the morning routine. Thanks everyone!
Hello, I’m not an espresso expert which is why I got a superauto. Wondering if this 2x espresso pull from my Eletta explore is too light? I thought strong espresso is supposed to be dark? The pictures on the box and in videos are dark. The bean grind is on 3. What color is yours?
I was reading the instructions for a Philips AquaClean filter and noticed something odd in the safety warnings: it literally says "Contains microplastics"
Seems like a pretty strange thing to find in a product that's supposed to filter drinking water.
Does anyone know what this actually means? Are microplastics part of the filtering material, or can they end up in the water?
I couldn't find much information about it online, which surprised me.
Has anyone else noticed this or looked into it?
What's everyone's favorite drinks in the Magnifica Duo? Currently I've been into cappuccinos mostly, but interested to hear what other folks have been loving.
For those of you in the US who have been at this longer than me, at what price would you pull the trigger on the Magnifica Plus? I want to be able to make the doppio+ so that’s my goal basically.
If there’s other versions that can do this around the same price or lower I’ll take that advice too! If it helps, I’m an old school espresso drinker - I like the drinks at their original size and strong but not burnt. I appreciate a slight sour note.
The Delonghi site says they’re out of stock. I can get it at Costco for 999. I can get the dinamica plus for 949 too, apparently, if that’s better.
But, do they ever go on sale for less than that or come back in stock where the coupons I’ve seen here would work? I don’t want to overpay if I don’t need to.
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Thank you!!
Hi all,
I just got a used A1 about a week ago. I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the grounds that come out of it.
The A1 can do a ~7g puck or a ~10g puck, I have both options set to give a 1.5oz shot.
I’ve attached a photo - in this case the darker separated grounds are 7g, the more solid puck is a 10g. Obviously the 7g is much more wet and separated while the 10g seems almost dry. This is with the grinder set closer to the coarse side but not all the way. I am using Lavazza Super Crema in this case. Open to suggestions!
Hi there,
I recently got a used Jura E8 EB (Gen 2) from my workplace, but unfortunately, I seem to have a small leakage problem.
Whenever I insert the water tank, water leaks somewhere between the tank and the water intake connection inside the machine. The water seems to be leaking on the outside of the machine, and there is no water or leakage inside the machine itself.
I’ve already checked the mesh filter and the rubber seal on the water intake connection. Both look fine to me, and I’ve also cleaned them thoroughly.
The water tank itself looks fairly new and doesn’t seem to be damaged.
Has anyone experienced a similar issue or have any idea what might be causing the leak? Could it be a faulty seal or something wrong with the water intake valve?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I am experiencing a issue with the GIGA X8 machine. When requsted for hot water, the water is only going trough the coffee spout and not trough the required water spout. Whatever I tried I cannot get the water to go trough hot water spout.
I checked the cheramic valve(left valve on the picture) outside the machine and found microswitch working, also found valve internaly not clogged. Checked also the motor and tried to run it with 12vdc power suplly and its operating correctly.
What I can see during the hot water drink, the water is build up in the hose just before the valve but its not passing trough like Jura is not opening the cheramic valve. Water is then passing only trough coffee spout..
Anyone experienced something similar?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone know how to remove the water valve. I believe it just pulls straight out but it's stuck.
I want to replace the orings in the back
Thanks
Hey friends! I started with a Keurig and then upgraded to a Nespresso recently. One thing that I have found with the Nespresso is that the pods can get pretty expensive. I wanted to get a Jura E8 or S8 but my wife suggested that we don’t spend that type of money on a coffee machine. I was looking into alternatives and Costco recently put up a sale on the Bosch 800 for $1200. I wanted to see if anyone had experience with it. Are there any pros and cons as far as the machine and the value? Does it work well and produce good coffee? Are there better alternatives for that amount of money? I typically just drink regular coffee or espresso. My Wife does too, but I know given the option, should go crazy with all of the different types of coffee. I would like to keep the budget around $1000 and I am in Georgia USA.
Hi, everyone!
I'm looking to get a superautomatic espresso machine for my dad. He primarily drinks regular coffee and appreciates the convenience of an automatic grind-and-brew machine. He occasionally enjoys a cappuccino, so having a milk frother would be a nice bonus, but it's not a requirement.
My budget is around $500–$1,000 USD. Costco availability would be a big plus, especially for its return policy.
Here are some of the options I've been considering at Costco:
I've also purchased equipment from Whole Latte Love in the past, and they've recommended Gaggia machines.
My top priorities are reliability, ease of use, and low-maintenance ownership. My dad is pretty simple when it comes to coffee. He doesn't need a ton of customization or fancy features; he just wants to press a button and get a decent cup of coffee without much fuss.
For context, I actually have an unopened Philips Baristina that I could give him, but I'm hesitant to do so. Mine failed in less than a year, and although Philips replaced it under warranty, that experience has made me a little wary of the brand. I'll probably just sell the replacement on Facebook Marketplace.
I don't have much hands-on experience with superautomatics myself. I use a Profitec Jump and a Moccamaster for my own coffee, so I'm more familiar with traditional espresso and drip machines.
For those who have owned these machines for a while, which would you recommend based primarily on reliability and ease of maintenance? Are there any models you'd avoid, or any other machines in this price range that I should consider?
I'd especially appreciate feedback from people who've owned their machines for several years rather than just initial impressions.
Thanks in advance!
Hi, New to espresso machines.
I’m looking for the best super automatic that has either dual or removable hoppers. (My husband drinks decaf and I drink regular.) This eliminates a lot of great options I’ve read about on this sub.
We own the Ninja AutoBarista Pro at our summer house and love it, had zero issues, and would purchase again. But reading about everyone else’s issues I’m wondering if we just got lucky. Also I’d like something with ideally a smaller footprint.
Would love something with a cold brew setting as that was our most commonly made drink with the Ninja.
Budget is $1,200 and under. We are US based.
Thank you!
Micayla