This is going to be completely out of range for a lot of folks ($1600, by the way, nearly the price paid for the current rarely used car). It also isn't really

This is going to be completely out of range for a lot of folks ($1600, by the way, nearly the price paid for the current rarely used car). It also isn't really comparable to a basic cup of coffee. (I'm certain your machine can produce an excellent cup of coffee, it just isn't the same category). I get a perfectly serviceable cup of coffee using a pour-over. I have a travel press, and a full sized press if I feel like such coffee. I can replace all of it - including the coffee grinder and kettle - for less than your machine. Plus, they fit over an over-the-sink shelf without weighing it down.