Overall Rating
9.1, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,595.00
Manufacturer
QuickMill
Machine Type
Heat Exchanger Boiler, e61 group espresso machine
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Budget priced heat exchange, e61 group machine with added usability features including an intelligent low water cutoff system, 1400W of power, and a 1.6 litre boiler.
KW Desch (quality: 4.0)
03.29.2010
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: High quality results with good looks. Consider different machine if you pull a lot of shots due to the small water reservoir.
Ken Tonne (quality: 1.0)
09.27.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Incredible machine. Once you have the grind and the tamp down, you get perfect Espresso every shot!
Joe Bellas (quality: 7.0)
11.16.2010
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This machine will turn you into an incredible coffee snob.
Jim E (quality: 7.6)
02.09.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Just my opinion, but the most logical choice for the money. For me, I would only go from here to a double boiler rotary (maybe when I retire and have plenty of money!)
Jeffrey the Barak (quality: 8.3)
10.08.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: For the price, this is the best prosumer machine. Unless you want a plumbed-in model, the Anita is the hands down winner in this class. Buy yours from Chris' Coffee.
Jeffrey Leff (quality: 5.8)
03.30.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Anita is a gem, and will make the highest quality espresso drinks.
Jeff Kletsky
06.10.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great entry-level HX machine that wil go the distance
Jeff Cirelli (quality: 9.0)
12.19.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: An incredibly well built machine, value priced, but with the features of the big dogs. Best in Class? Without a doubt.
Jay Couture (quality: 7.9)
03.13.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: My first one will be my last one, this one is upgrade proof.
Jason Carroll (quality: 7.7)
03.09.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Beautiful, delicious, sturdy, a joy to use. Don't bother with lower-quality machines.
Greg Starr (quality: 7.8)
08.03.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Awesome machine, even if it had cost more. No upgrade needed here! Can't wait to use it every morning! Paired with a quality grinder, tamper, and good beans, espresso heaven is yours!
Genette McKnight (quality: 6.3)
06.21.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great machine makes great coffee from a very informative and helpful vendor.
Frank Mahony (quality: 7.7)
05.28.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I don't think there is a better machine with HX & E61 for under $1000.
Erin Morrow
07.09.2011
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It just works. Love it.
Eddie Leverich (quality: 6.3)
10.10.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: If you've spent more that a week reading through these reviews, You are to much like me. stop wasting your time and buy the anita. and get ready for some really yummy drinks.
Ed Wilson (quality: 7.0)
03.28.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The Anita represents a fine value among the E-61 HX espresso machines available today
Don Shumway (quality: 5.5)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I went from no experience to consistent, very nice drinks in about a month - still learning, and improving, but this machine makes quality espresso possible.
Craig Turner (quality: 7.9)
07.28.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Design, Construction and Performance: Best in its Class
Arthur J (quality: 4.5)
01.22.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Fine machine!
Ann Phillips (quality: 5.7)
08.02.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: You cannot beat this for less than a $1000.00!!!
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