Eh, I can kind-of see that. I came into a dual group commercial unit a while back. I do put it in the kitchen. When you add the grinder and knock box, it can be

Eh, I can kind-of see that. I came into a dual group commercial unit a while back. I do put it in the kitchen. When you add the grinder and knock box, it can be a bit much at over three feet wide... and 150 lbs of boiling water, stainless and copper is not something to "hide" on the counter top. However, with the fact that I save so much money on espresso-based drinks, its a conversation piece (mostly me and it when I make coffee :), and it looks good, I do not see the downside.