Mercury, this is just my opinion from my experience...I've never had what I would consider a good drink of any style, (espresso-latte-etc.) from a super-auto. There are quite a number of adjustable variables involved in making espresso based drinks. I can't rely on a machine to determine and adjust to these variables no matter how smart they say it is.\r\nThat being said, most quality home espresso machines have a steam arm/tip for texturing milk for capps so you don't need a seperate frother. You do need a good burr grinder...this is essential!\r\n\r\nI would go for a semi-auto any day of the week.\r\n\r\nIf you decide this is the way you want to go, let me know a budget you are working with and I'm sure I can point you in the right direction.
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