OT: Espresso machines

@goodlistening64 - The basics espresso and single cup coffees are good.  The flavored, holiday one's are chemical garbage.  If you like Jaegermeister though you'd probably enjoy them.

Erik, it's always pleasant to find out the drivers you've bought have a tad more cred than you knew... 👍
Grew up in a family with the percolator was typically standing by.  Espresso was the bottom third with bite.  Grew up fast in many ways...*G*

Discrimination came later....fortunately...

Big Question that hangs over this junction function is:

Which could you 'cold turkey'?

Coffee

or Audio ?

If your life depended upon it, some ghastly fate upon you....  

...as was noted, there seems a lot in common for both.... ;)

Twenty-five years ago i started an IT consultancy gig at Starbucks HQ. My on-boarding consisted of a two hour lesson on coffee making in the break room, one of many in the building. Each was equipped with a 4-head Marzocco machine, 3 types of beans in grinders, non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole, half &  half, and full cream, plus soy. Oat, and almond milk, and a bunch of flavorings. All free, all day. Needless to say, barista skills were admired, even if you never set foot in a store. By the time my gig ended, 6 months later, I knew my way around an espresso machine. Today, I'm happy with a fresh ground French Press in a combo stainless French Press/ thermal travel mug. I will be very sad when I wear it out. On the run, a Cortado (double short latte, extra-hot) is my drink of choice. My discretionary income goes into my hifis and home theater. Espresso Machine or new 4K Projector? Upgrade my grinder or a new MC cart? Tough choices.