I get on well with my Cubika - if you look after it you'll find it does the job fine. That said, I haven't used any other domestic machines so that doesn't say much for my opinion!
That said, and I know this'll irk someone, I don't see the benefit of spending more on a machine. The Cubika is around £150 while the next model up is about £75 more. A Rancilio Silvia... well... I need someone to make me an espresso that tastes £200 better.
I get on well with my Cubika - if you look after it you'll find it does the job fine. That said, I haven't used any other domestic machines so that doesn't say much for my opinion!
That said, and I know this'll irk someone, I don't see the benefit of spending more on a machine. The Cubika is around £150 while the next model up is about £75 more. A Rancilio Silvia... well... I need someone to make me an espresso that tastes £200 better.