Jeff,
Great thorough review of the X1. Glad I got Miss Silvia instead! You did
much better with her out of the gate than me, took me 8+ pulls to get a
decent cup. First half dozen plus really bitter, ground too fine and/or tamp
too firm. My only explanation, this was my first "real" espresso machine.
Still didn't seem like that long a learning curve to me. Though still
learning of course!
MM;-)
Home Roasting in Vancouver, WA USA
Dedicated to the Art & Science of coffee excellence - learning more and
knowing less each day.