This machine has an amazing feature set for the price. It has been reliable so far. The only negative at this point is a couple minor software bugs that only present themselves on occasion: When setting the brew time for the automatic mode, it doesn't always use the preinfusion settings, and it has activated the automatic mode from the manual button a couple times.
I have seen the good, the bad & the ugly as far as scales. I've had some that started adding weight before a shot was even started. This one is very compact (fits/works great on both my Rancilio Silvia & ECM Puristika machines), has a mode 1 & mode 2; the mode 2 being what actually works as designed. It is my definition of ergonomic.
I have lots of "java toys". As a former cafe manager, I take my home barista needs seriously. This grinder is so simple while being heavy duty. The adjustments are easy to see & the results, once dialed in, are fantastic. Even small details, such as the dosing cup, work well. Very little grounds retention. My shots have lots of chocolate hints.
Excellent build quality, and it produces amazing shots of espresso the same quality and sometimes even better than my Sanremo YOU machine. Also customer service from Espresso Outlet is top notch, they are always ready to help and happy to answer any questions. Definitely recommend the Wendougee espresso machine and also recommend Espresso Outlet for all your coffee prep needs.
I had been looking at various upgrades for my espresso setup. I went with the stock espresso burrs. So far, I've put about 4 lbs of beans through it, 3 of which are just for seasoning. It's quick, quiet, and with some RDT, the retention is almost non-existent. Definitely a great upgrade to my basic Breville 870 setup.
