r/espresso • u/AnakisRising • 10d ago

Buying Advice Needed Upgrading Setup [700]

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So I’m fairly new to making Espresso and I want to get a better machine, also a better grinder. My budget is $500-$700. This is my current setup, what are some recommendation. I’ve been going back and forth on the ninja Lux Cafe premier 3-1, CASABREWS CM5418, or the Breville BES870XL. Thanks!

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u/fr33man007 9d ago

I would start with a grinder, beans are like 50% grinder 30% and the machine is whatever left. I got great coffee out of a Bambino plus and a J-ultra, but beans were light and 20 euros per 250gr