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Silvia and Niche does sound like a good pair
This would be my initial recommendation for a £1k machine + grinder to be fair.
If you're looking for something to tide you over until Feb, you could always pick up a decent hand-grinder for under £100. I used a Porlex for over a year before I got a motorised grinder, I'm sure there are better options these days but others on this thread are more knowledgeable here than I so will let them jump in with some recommendations if you're considering that route!
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Thanks for your replies and links guys.
The Hoffman video is interesting although I get the feeling he isn't particularly thrilled with any of them, that might just be his character.
I've got the Delonghi machine in that video, the EC685 as an "entry level" machine with a basic Krups burr grinder and I've upgraded the steam wand. Anything is likely to be an upgrade from here...
Been reading some forums today and the Lelit Mara X is also looking tempting but top end of budget and nothing really left for grinder.
Silvia and Niche does sound like a good pair but can't get a Niche until February!
Debating whether to order the Niche for Feb, deal with potentially poor grinds up until February with a Mara X (stretch the budget) or Silvia or find an alternative grinder?