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  2022-04-21

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  On 27/3/22, I pre-paid 364.99€ + 3.07€ for courier. Total: 368.06€. Pick-up on 21/4/22.
  Previous owner of Delonghi ECAM 23.210.B model 2009, purchased in 06/2011, which after a decade in 06/21 required a brühkolben replacement for 54.00€, perhaps some additional parts +30.00€ estimated + my labor... and I postponed its recovery for the future maybe.
  The Delonghi Magnifica S Smart ECAM250.23.SB model 2020 is of a similar category. It will brew almost two espressos every day, perhaps +1 more a few times.
  The package includes a 100ml descaling solution, a water softener filter with activated carbon, a water hardness test strip, a coffee scoop, and a manual in Greek.
  Not included, plastic stick spatula/scraper/brush.
  Made in Romania, imported, without European Union warranty......
  Less noisy than the previous one with a grinding mill.
  Standby power consumption is 0.5W.
  On 24/04, the first coffees, 6-7 espressos from stale Starbucks beans, were unsuccessful, with a watery, transparent texture, and a weak layer of crema, so I threw them all away.
  I do not expect anything better from the initial coffees....
  On 7/5/22, after about 10 servings, they started to gain body...
  On 11/5/22, today the espressos seem to have density and crema, but the drama continues.
  I did not make frothy milk, if I do, I will update....
  On 7/11/22, it showed a descaling indication, which I did with the one from the package.
  Simultaneously, after readjusting some initial settings, the results are improving, and I will probably reconsider my initial negative comments.
  On 14/11/22, I retract all previous negatives, I apologize for initially misinforming.
  It was my fault, I kept changing the settings constantly and the machine couldn't keep up with the adjustments to perform.
  *Important, adjusting the grinder, fine or coarse always in grinding mode and with each click of the next grind to the left or right.
  The coffee is now very good, flavorful with body, thick and dark crema.
  Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐, I would give +⭐ if the body density was comparable to heavy-duty professional espresso machines.
  Edit 18/8/23, it performs normally.
  Sometimes the LED indicator for the coffee grounds disposal drawer lights up when it's empty. It is corrected by opening and closing it, I did not thoroughly investigate the sensor and... I inform you.

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  • Cleaning
  • Heating time of the device
  • Coffee quality
  • Easy to use
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money
  • Crema

  • Noisy

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