Magnifica ESAM4200.S EX:1

I got DELONGHI MAGNIFICA ESAM4200 around 8 years ago, broke after 2 years so got it replaced with a new one. 6 years with this one at 5 to 6 cups a day and it's still going strong. I only use full beans with it, it never seemed to work with ground but it's not a problem for me. Think I paid 250e during black Friday for it. Definitely worth the money for me. 

Super automatic. I like the Delonghi Esam - if you can get an old refurbished 3300 even better. It’ll get you to pre school.

Delonghi bean to cup with a manual milk frother

I buy whole beans from a local roaster. I have a DeLonghi Magnifica machine, whole beans in the top and espresso with the push of a button, milk frother needs another button push. I've had it for so long I've lost track of its age haha! But I definitely consider it a good investment

Delonghi magnifica. Solid, good coffee, easy to maintain.

Good call - note that all the Delonghis have essentially the same internal brewing system so you don't get better coffee by paying more - just more functions (most of which are not needed).

Philips are fine but the brew unit is a pain to clean and grease.

My vote is get a used Delonghi Magnifica or Magnifica S. Makes everything and can sometimes be had super cheaply (I have picked them up for between $30-100 used on FBM if you're patient) & all Delonghis have essentially the same internal brew system so coffee is roughly the same across the range, even including the top end models. If you do buy used make sure you get seller to show you all functions working. These machines need to be cleaned often (ideally daily), descaled every few months and greased once or twice a year (youtube shows how) & they will last forever if you look after them. More reliable than Philips/Saeco & cheaper than Eugstar (who make Jura/Miele). I recommend avoiding the ones with auto milk frothers as they're a pain to clean. Get one with a manual steam wand & learn to use it (takes 5 mins to learn but a while to truly master).

Evo & S are the same except evo = touch controls vs s = physical buttons, plus minor styling differences. The coffee will taste the same. Go for whichever you like the look of most.

I got a Delonghi Magnifica for $200 on marketplace. It has all of those things. I don’t know if I would call it quiet, but I have no complains!