Quote Originally Posted by mikeveal View Post
My el-cheapo Andrew James espresso machine has a torn group head seal & it looks like it's not a standard part. Andrew James are no longer trading, so I'm in the market for a new machine. Seems a shame for the sake of a seal, but hey.

I'm currently looking at a Sage Duo-Temp pro. The Bambino plus can't dispense hot water, which rules it out.

The Duo-Temp has preinfusion, 15 bar pump (aiming for 9 bar extraction) & a PID controller. It doesn't have a 3 way valve, doses aren't metered (I use 30ml espresso cups, so don't really care.)

Are there other machines in this bracket worth considering? I'm mainly making Americano, with the odd latte or cappuccino for guests.
I’ve been really happy with the Duo Temp Pro. I’ve had mine for 5 years and it’s not missed a beat.