For about $40 you can go with a French press and a Bialetti Moka espresso maker (90% of Italian households have one, they can't be wrong). If you need a "duo" you can tape them together.
In all seriousness, I was shopping for some pretty high end coffee and espresso makers, but friends of mine have had serious issues with them (be it maintenance, cleaning, seals). So, I decided to try this low tech option first, and I haven't looked back. Especially with the Bialetti; I can't imagine life without it now.
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