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Espresso machine upgrade recommendation needed [$2,000]

Buying Advice Needed

Hello, this is my first time posting here—apologies if I missed any rules.

As the title suggests, I’m considering upgrading my espresso machine. My real budget is ~$3K if the machine is really that good, but I’d prefer to stay under $2K if possible. My current setup is a Breville Duo Temp paired with a DF54 grinder, and I exclusively make milk drinks.

Here are a couple of machines I’m considering:

  • Lelit Bianca V3 Espresso Machine (reference point) — well-known performance, but not ideal budget-wise.
  • Turin Gallatin Pro: Seems comparable to Bianca at a lower price Con: Very limited reviews
  • Fellow Espresso Series 1 Machine Pro: Lots of hype and modern design Con: Limited long-term reviews and reliance on custom parts (repair concerns)

I’d really appreciate any recommendations—especially from others who mainly make milk drinks.

Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

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