I'm a long time La Pavoni fan, and decided to finally upgrade from my pre-2000 Europiccola (which is still working, but needs a little cleanup and overhaul after making an estimated 25,000 shots). Happy to say that the new machine is nearly identical to the old classic, with a few minor upgrades to the group head, filter, and handle (slightly larger diameter, and a little easier to engage than the old design). In an era when so many things are overly automated and cheaply made, it's nice to see that La Pavoni has continued to produce this classic and robust machine. Furthermore, it was easy to order from Majesty Coffee's website. I'm on the west coast, and it arrived within 4 or 5 days, as scheduled, and well packaged.
