After the Krups Bad Vibrations, I went back to the drawing board and was lucky enough to pick a great replacement, the Breville Ikon Espresso Machine.
Without getting too technical it is a 15 Bar High Performance Espresso Maker (BES 400 XL).
Australian designed as I realized today, I cannot find any fault to it.
It looks great on the kitchen counter, offers ease of use and even comes with a users guide that is clear and practical.
Also makes a good cup or two of Java.
Not bad at steaming milk for hot chocolate or cappuccino either.
In the Consumed to Thrifty column by skipping stops at the local coffee shop, I should have a return on my investment in a matter of months.
Happiness can come from small things.
I have to disagree with The Coffee Geek Review, maybe he got a defective machine, sorry for Mark.
A shopper’s thoughts: Should an Espresso Maker cost as much or more than a Computer?