My sub $500 setup: Delonghi Dedica with unpressurized basket & basic steam wand mod, 1zpresso Pro Grinder, No-brand tamper & Hario V60 scales (which randomly fit perfectly with drip tray removed!)

Best Buy: De'Longhi DEDICA Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure and Milk Frother Metal EC685M

Coffee Latte with DeLonghi Dedica EC685 and 1Zpresso Q2 Hand Coffee Grinder.

Buy nice or buy twice, so I decided to splurge for the Niche, overkill for the Dedica but less upgrades in the long run : r/espresso

How to modify DeLonghi Dedica KG521 to finer grinder and use container mode with filter holder.

How to programme the settings on the De'Longhi KG521.M Dedica Grinder

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Bought this very modest first espresso setup, currently my espressos taste terrible but each day a little better. : r/espresso

How to modify DeLonghi Dedica KG521 to finer grinder and use container mode with filter holder.

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New to espresso ; got a Dedica. Can you recommend a hand grinder thats cheap and would work well enough for pressurized baskets? : r/espresso

Delonghi Dedica ROCKS! : r/espresso

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The DeLonghi Pump Espresso/Cappuccino Maker brings function and warmth to your kitchen. It features patented automatic operation and a self-priming system to give you quality performance. It also has a cup warmer, a milk frother as well as a host of other features so you can make only the most delicious beverages. This stainless steel espresso maker lets you easily control it with its programmable menu and illuminated flow stop buttons.

DeLonghi - DEDICA Espresso Machine - Silver