I’m in the market for an at-home espresso machine. 

Budget is between $500-$1,500.

What should I buy?

Quick Mill 820.

As opposed to what some people in this thread assert about espresso machines, it does not break and is not complicated.

I bought a second-hand 20 year old one and it has been going strong for years.

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Quick Mill 820.

As opposed to what some people in this thread assert about espresso machines, it does not break and is not complicated.

I bought a second-hand 20 year old one and it has been going strong for years.

https://www.quickmill.it/en/products/gruppo-quick-mill-en/mod-0820/