JonWoo187 I considered the Silvia Pro X, but after seeing the reviews, the drip tray put me off - small things, but important to be happy - so I ended up with my ECM Classika PID, which Iām very happy with (The added flow control is a bonus).
There is so much to be said for good build quality and workflow, and absolutely upgrades need a lot of research - ideally hands-on, but for many of us thatās almost impossible. Having said that, Iām hoping I donāt find a need to upgrade personally now. I see these shiny ACS machines, but honestly they wouldnāt be any better for me - just fancy buttons and levers š
Back to the original post, it does sound like a dual-boiler for the milk aspect, but Iād absolutely suggest watching videos and reviews especially around workflow and how it fits your expectations. I know that my workflow actually became much simpler when I went to E61 after the Bambino, but thatās more because the Bambino couldnāt hold temperature, didnāt have a shot timer, didnāt have a 3-way solenoid, etcā¦ little things (well, not the temperature) but you have to put more effort in to get to the same place.
Sure, the E61 takes around 45 mins to heat, but I make a glass of water when I wake and switch on the machine, then when Iām ready for coffee itās good to go. You just need what best fits in your daily flow.
