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I've got the Sage Barista and it's pretty faff free.
Grinder as part of the machine. And it's a decent one from what I've read.
Grind size and quantity are just a dial each, and the steam wand is a dial on the other side. Tamper held inside by magic (magnets). Pretty much just turn on, wait a short while and press a button. Monthly descale and clean, but you'd get that with a bean to cup too with London water I expect.Got mine from this lot
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/xsitemsoutlet
yeah, not sure how much tolerance I have for this sort of thing, hence the appeal of a bean to cup. I just worry about the longevity and quality with those. I guess I have to work out my priorities... pick two etc.