EC5 is easy to use and works fast, but taste is off
This espresso machine is small, easy to use and works very fast, but I have not had luck with getting a good tasting cup of espresso from it. I have tried many diffferent brands of espresso, filtered water, bottled water-it always tastes wrong. The water reservoir looks discolored, perhaps that is what is causing the off flavor. I have tried cleaning it by running a vinegar batch, with no results. The patented steam cap is a great safety feature, but sometimes is hard to get on and off. The dual-dispensing option is a nice idea, if you often make two cups of espresso. Using the cover with spatter-guards to use on top of the class carafe is a must-it foams all over the place if you dont use it! The side steam wand for frothing milk is hard to use, the knob does not have instructions or any indicator points on it. The steam wand is also very hard to clean, as the milk gets inside the wand head. I would not buy this model again, but would be willing to try another DeLonghi product.
Crissy699
Attleboro, MA