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is pic related a good first espresso maker?

Had this one close to a year and it does a great job when you get a feel for it and as importantly, the grinder you use.

Before this I alternated between a moka pot and an aeropress. All resulted in some pretty good coffee (The rancilio silvia being the only to produce espresso) but the biggest factor for getting a great cup of coffee is grinding fresh beans. i do love the strength you get from a moka pot but I feel as if you get a smoother product from the aeropress.

smoother isnt necessarily better though.