Best espressomachine in 2-3000$ class?

[affas]

I have a Rancilio Silva now and would like to change for an halfautomatic espressomachine with fixed drain and watersupply.

Any suggestions?

Best regards
Alf Hansen
Norway

 

[mrgnomer]

In the 2-$3000 range I like two solid looking machines.

The Astra Gourmet comes in a pourover rotary pump version. It's not pretty but it's a beast. Check it out on the Astra website http://www.astramfr.com./

The Elektra A3 is another semi automatic beast.

http://www.1st-line.com/machines/comm_m ... /index.htm

 

[affas]

Anyone tried LaSpaziale mahines in that class?