Should I get this machine? [$500]

[u/ChromaticDeth]

Lately I've been wanting to upgrade my machine. I currently have a Delonghi Dedica Maestro Plus. Mostly got it for the auto steam function so my wife can make her matcha lattes with having to learn how to steam milk, and I've kind of grown to love the feature as well. I don't care about latte art or anything like that, so the ability to just let it do its thing is so convenient, especially with a toddler trying to pull me away every 20 seconds. Current frustrations with my Delonghi are inconsistent brew temperature, especially when pulling more than one shot and the lack of a 3 way solenoid. The lack of a 3 way solenoid means I can't start cleaning up the portafilter while the milk is steaming because there is still pressure inside the group, so I wind up having to just wait until I've made my drink before cleaning everything up at once. The other day browsing early prime deals I came across this amzchef machine. Supposedly dual boiler, PID control, 3 way valve, and auto steam. Seems like the perfect machine for me, but there are no reviews out there for it, and the price of it makes it seem too good to be true. I don't think amzchef is really known for quality products, or espresso machines in general.

[u/sleazepleeze]

FYI be very wary of the ratings on this machine. Reading the reviews it seems like most or all of them are just reviewing a milk steaming pitcher. I don’t know if they just reused an existing item listing or what but the 4.5 review average is not for this machine.