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I did, but spending almost-1k on the machine was already overbudget, also didn't like the idea of having dual boilers for a maximum of 6-7 coffees per day, barring any guests. IMO the looks isn't great too. The solenoid actuation in the Minima is nice though, because with the lever-actuated E61 machines (like the Mara) you need to take out and regrease the whole lever/cam mechanism every time after you do a chemical backflush (which is done every 2 months or so, to clean out the gunk) as the chemical eats away the grease around the cam and makes the lever no fun to use.
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When you were looking at what to buy, did you come across the ACS Minima?