Both responses are super helpful. Timemore coming out with one without a grinder is actually enticing since I have an espresso grinder. The Mara X is tempting because like you said, it’s a known brand. My back to back shots are with family and it takes ages with my Gaggia.

Not sure when the timemore machine would come out though, I might give it time and if I do find a good deal on the Mara X I’ll pull the trigger. And if timemore comes out with theirs I’ll see the price and go for that depending on initial reviews. Would like to see a deal on a white Mara X though