I was hesitant at first to spend so much on a home espresso machine, prosumer or not. This is my first espresso machine, upgrading from a pour-over setup. If you love the look of the machine, its capabilities will not let you down. I love the compact design of the dual-boiler Bianca and am enamored with the flow control, allowing you to manually control each shot and save shots when they aren't coming out as intended. I am very pleased with my purchase and believe with proper care, there is no reason this machine won't last a long time.