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De'Longhi Magnifica Start Espresso User Reviews
De'Longhi Magnifica Start Automatic Espresso Machine with Auto Milk Frother & Built in Grinder - 5 One-Touch Recipes, Easy-to-Clean, Home Barista Coffee Maker for Lattes, Cappuccino, Iced Coffee -Start Black
Key Insight
The machine uses the same amount of ground coffee regardless of cup size, so larger servings will taste significantly weaker than smaller ones
What Real Users Say
Based on 8 Reddit discussions + 2,741 Amazon reviewsMost users are impressed by this machine''s ability to produce cafe-quality espresso and cappuccinos with minimal effort, praising the automatic grinding, brewing, and milk frothing capabilities. However, several owners report frustration with the sizing system that creates weak large cups and find the maintenance requirements more complex than expected.
👍 What Users Love
- ✓Produces excellent espresso with rich crema and smooth microfoam
- ✓Truly hands-off operation from bean grinding to cup delivery
- ✓Automatic cleaning cycles keep internal systems maintained
- ✓Works well with various milk types including plant-based alternatives
- ✓Significant cost savings compared to pod-based systems
- ✓Remembers personalized volume and strength preferences
👎 Common Complaints
- ✗Large cup sizes result in weak, watery coffee due to fixed grind portions
- ✗15-step descaling process is time-consuming and frequent
- ✗No clear size indicators lead to confusion between users
- ✗Automatic shut-off cannot be disabled, only delayed
- ✗Poor manual documentation requires YouTube tutorials to understand
Key Features
- •Grinds whole beans fresh for each cup automatically
- •Creates five different coffee drinks at the touch of a button
- •Froths milk automatically without manual steaming
- •Remembers your preferred drink strength and volume settings
- •Self-cleaning system rinses internal components between uses
- •Collects used coffee grounds in removable waste container
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