ENA 8

Looks like this is around in the US at least under a different name. Wasn't so much about the saving, more about the fact that in my novice brain, 'flat burr = better'. I'm probably going to go for the exact setup you have in the end - changing from a full auto Jura ENA-8, which has always been disa

A decent semi auto espresso machine. Sage Bambino Plus is in your price range and very beginner friendly. You will need a grinder to go with it (I have the Baratza Encore ESP pro). Together, they cost less than the full auto Jura ENA8 we used to have, but my god the coffee is in a different league.

Koop er in ieder geval 1 waarbij je de zetgroep eruit kunt halen. Bij de ENA8 van Jura kan dat bijvoorbeeld niet.

Thanks for your reply! I’m glad to hear that your Jura Ena 8 has been working well for you. I believe there might be different versions of the Ena 8, and from what I’ve read, the newer variants may have a different brew group. We’ve always been diligent with maintenance as well, using the original c

I'm sure you're right. What I want is 'decent' actual espresso to start with and I think I prefer dark roasts. 5 years ago I bought a full auto machine (Jura ENA-8) and it's always been disappointing. So I think I'll be taking the well trodden route of Bambino + Baratza.