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The lower end of the price range gets the upper end of the price range second hand. When buying ours I felt like the lower end of the price range was a bit empty, and you would be better buying a Rancillo and spending more money on a grinder.
We had a similar budget to you but decided as it was our first foray into home espresso invest less and see what's what. We spent £350 on a second hand Fracino Cherub. Things we learnt
- We (I especially) really enjoy having espresso at home
- Ideally it would be plumbed in
- The drip tray is a funny shape and so it is not really possible to to get our scales underneath
- Buy one you really like the look of because it is out all of the time
- We (I especially) really enjoy having espresso at home
rj
Now I'm approaching the end of the kitchen works I'm considering an espresso machine as the celebratory treat and cherry on top of the whole experience.
I have a grinder already (it's not perfect, but it's good enough), and I'm looking for an espresso machine in the £800-£1,500 range.
Ideally a single group machine that is low/easy maintenance, accurate (consistent), attractive.
Silvio Rancillo Pro looks like a default choice https://www.ranciliogroup.com/rancilio/silvia-pro/ but are there recommendations for better, or criticisms of the Rancillo that suggest I should avoid it?