dfk41 Is there a servicing issue with LM machines. I know the chap I sold my GS3 to who is a coffee lever expert tried to get a service kit a couple of years ago to be told they did not supply them and it had to be bought through and fitted by an LM service agent
I can’t speak for the guy you know but in my experience it’s absolutely the opposite. Parts as small as washers are easily available from third-party’s like Espresso Solutions and often easy to identify as numbered, exploded parts diagrams are readily available online or from LM.
When I contacted a couple of local commercial LM techs to do my annual service they were more than happy. I ended up doing it myself since its basically visual checks and seals but I think a member on here had his Micra serviced by a tech recently. Parts cost me £9.
@Jason1wood I’m not saying LM machines are superior or right for you but service, reliability and parts is 100% the least of your worries. I’d be more concerned as to whether it ticks the right boxes and that a lever or profiling machine would maybe be more useful.
I’ve made my love of the Linea Mini clear but it’s very very much a no frills machine.