I recently purchased the Anita, I've had a Rocket Giotto Evoluzione for 8 years and it started to need frequent repairs so I wanted something new and low maintenance. The espresso repair shop recommended looking at Quick Mill machines. The Anita had the features I wanted and was at the right price point. So far it feels comparable to the Rocket. It is a bit louder when pulling a shot but nothing extreme. It pulls great shots right out of the box, I have it paired with a Eureka Mignon Specialita grinder. I like the size of the drip tray, but my only complaint would be the edges on the inside of the drip tray are a bit rough and my husband cut himself cleaning it. You just have to be careful. If you are looking for solid a HX machine this is a great option! My experience with Cliff and Pebble was smooth and easy, they shipped fast and I had the machine within days!