I initially fell in love with the ECM Classika but after some other insight from forums and friends I went with the Alexia Evo. I bought this as a machine for the fire station as I have a Dual Boiler at home. This has been a sweet machine with everything I could ask for when making single origin espresso shots 3-6x a day with temperature control and shot timer makes extracting all the best I can get out of the beans. The shipping was fast, questions and answering was quick with C&P as well as communication. Couldn't get any better.

The quick mill alexia is a solid espresso machine. The construction is solid, appearance is great and it functions like a commercial machine. What's even better is the dimensions of the Alexia Evo. It's pretty compact and doesn't take up a ton of space.

Using the machine is very simple. It takes a little while to get used to but once you get the hang of it and get it dialed in, the espresso the Alexia makes is fantastic.

The Alexia Evo is a great little espresso machine. It's very compact and will fit anywhere. The construction is top notch & has all the same components of the more expensive machines (E-61 group head, thermosiphon, PID, etc). If you're going for value, the Alexia is a no brainer. Some machines out there will cost you more but won't really give you much more. I'd recommend the Alexia to anyone looking for a good upgrade & wants to start getting serious about their coffee! Great machine. 5 stars.