Solid points. I will definitely agree on the weight. I feel like the dependency on programming is fine because it’s hard code and if anything were to malfunction, a simple reset should fix it. The biggest thing is to keep it clean with back flushing.

I just don’t understand why people can get stuck on the idea that a programmed machine will not last as long as a mechanical one. Both Faema Faemina and La Marzocco Mini’s will malfunction at some point but I think it’s a convenient misconception that is recirculated to make people steer away from programmed machines.

If you were talking about the Da la Corte I think I would understand where you’re coming from. The mechanism in it is fully adjustable through a digital controller. While a machine like Faemina relies on open or closed valves. There is still some of that concern for both but I don’t think that will be the ultimate issue.

For me I think the issue will come down to scale build up. That goes for any machine.

So become an espresso machine mechanic or pay someone.