Magnifica Start (ECAM22022B)

I would recommend Delonghi magnifica plus. Where are you in Canada? I know a place locally that sells open boxes in Toronto which is basically new for $850 all in. I purchased magnifica start and magnifica plus from him and it has been working great for the past 6 Months.

The Dinamica Plus is my first and daily use super automatic. I'm just over 3000 cups brewed and it works well, including milk based drinks. I've no experience with Ninja coffee makers but, for a near equal price point, I'd go with the Delonghi as it's known for good coffee machines and compared to a company that makes a little of everything. But they may be bias on my part. I also own Delonghi's True Brew and Magnifica Start machines. They make great coffee (maybe the same internal "guts") but the milk drink integration on the Plus makes it a more comprehensive machine at the higher price point.

My Magnifica Start is a boss. High quality, strong shots and easy to maintain. It takes me about 30 seconds to clean the components once I’m finished in the morning.

I have the same. Milk drinks are just ok - a separate milk frother produces better results and is easier to clean. In hindsight I wish I just bought the magnifica start with the exact same grinder and brewgroup at a lower price

i was in the same boat wanting one machine for shots and mugs. check out the [Philips 3200](https://featherab.com/shopit?Philips+3200+LatteGo) - it has a coffee setting that does 8-12 oz and you can run it twice for a full mug. the [DeLonghi Magnifica Start](https://featherab.com/shopit?DeLonghi+Magnifica+Start) also fits your budget and has adjustable water volume. both do espresso without foam if you skip the milk carafe. for 600 you wont get perfect everything but either of these will beat the ninja cafe for straight black coffee.