Just wanted to post my new setup, and thank this reddit for helping me decide on it. I had a Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 4200 for 6 years and it did amazing for me, but I really wanted to take my coffee to the next level and get into manual espresso. We had a baby 6 months ago so my budget wasn't going to be massive.

Having waited, I eventually got a manufacture refurbished Bambino for £180, which I was delighted with. I really like the colour combination I have gone for, and thought I'd share as I mostly see stuff in steel and silver. The DF54 is great for usage, as I vary between beans and also using aeropress as well. So I got this setup for around £400, less given I sold my ESAM.

I've been using Rave coffee beans and loved Crankhouse coffee from Exeter that my family have introduced me to.

Obviously, I'm still learning, but really happy with the coffee I'm getting and enjoying utilising the reddit to learn more on my journey. Thanks for advice!