After six years with the Breville Infuser, I felt ready for a more capable espresso machine. The Synchronika has delivered in every regard. It's beautiful, well-built, and easy to maintain. Steaming milk is a breeze--very fast and very easy, compared to the Breville. The coffee is the best I've ever made, and the ease of adjusting the temperature, along with the flow control, definitely help. Being able to steam milk and make coffee at the same time really speeds things up as well. Plumbing it in makes life easier and increases the power of the machine even more. For the record, I'm not interested in using phone apps, complicated programming, or big displays, when it comes to coffee machines. So the more high-tech espresso machines never appealed to me, and having actually gotten my hands on the Synchronika, I have zero regrets about not getting one of those. I really can't think of any ways to improve the machine. However, I do have one small complaint. I've found the single-shot basket that comes with the machine pretty much unusable. Given its wedge-like shape, it's very difficult to get an even extraction with it, unlike the double-shot basket. This is a shame, since I like the occasional single espresso shot, and I wish that ECM had included a small basket with a flatter bottom. Fortunately, replacement baskets in other shapes are easy to buy.

A great coffee machine. Well built, functional and good looking. Makes perfect espresso every time.

Performs exactly in line with Whole latte love reviews and recommendations. Workmanship and operation is excellent. Heating is much faster than suggested in some places, with both brewing at 200 degrees and steaming at 1.5 bars fully operational within 15 minutes. Steaming at 2 bars takes a little longer. It is easy to use after the quick intro videos or for anyone already familiar with double boiler brewing.

Been dreaming of a top-notch espresso machine for a long time after using "affordable" vibration pump for 25 yeasts. "Stuff"is not the key to my happiness but this is the dream machine for espresso heads. Build quality, aesthetics and performance are all superb. This is not an automatic machine but, for that reason, it's just what you want if you like to tinker with all the variables. WLL's extra packaging and pre-shipping product checkouts also insure you get what you paid for. I'm a very satisfied customer. Thanks WLL team!

We live this machine! Build quality is truly top notch. All of the pieces, partsC panels etc. are very well engineered, fabricated and assembled. My only real complaint is that if you plan to plumb this machine, you will need to buy a brass adapter as the hose that is included is British thread and you won't find any fittings for it locally. Also, if you plan to connect it directly to a supply valve you may need yet another fitting as the adapter offered by WLL will get you to a female NPT. It was the only frustrating part about this machine. For $3,200 they should include all parts typical of a US installation. Heck, charge $25 more and include a variety of fittings - customers will thank you! Overall a top notch machine. Rock solid! Seemingly unlimited steam and hot water. Very confident when plumbed both supply and drain.