I bought a Sage (Breville) Barista Pro a month before the first lockdown. It was pricey but was one of the best purchases I've ever done.

Still works exactly the same and it's what makes me want to get up from the bed even on Mondays.

The Rancilio Silvia.

https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/rancilio-silvia-pr...

My Breville Bambino Plus was cheap and produces a pretty reliable shot.

Gaggia Classic Pro, modded with Gagguino or Gaggimate. Only downside - single boiler.

The Dedelonri I bought in Vietnam for $20. It’s a Chinese fake of a budget machine. But it has insanely high pressure and produces way better coffee than anyone finds reasonable.

But secretly, I think it’s all just the super fresh high quality beans that you can buy in Vietnam. They cultivate a regional variant of arabica in their highlands. And even using a standard Bialetti Moca cup produces exceptional results with that coffee.

Gaggia.

Delonghi Dedica!

Breville Barista Express probably.

I've got a DeLonghi Dedica Duo which makes much better coffee than it has any right to... And it's very cheap.

Even can adjust temperature and shot water volume...

putting milk in your coffee haha