I wish I could help you but I have no idea. However, Jura's are considered pretty top-notch. I have a family member who has a 8k one.

Thank you so much, Bumblebeez. I think a Jura would have a hard time topping your gorgeous cappuccino foam, pun intended ;-)

Did you look at the Phillips LatteGo? My sister just bought one and loves it, especially the easy clean up.

No, I have not looked at machine. I will. Thank you, elunia.

We have owned 3 Jura machines and until last week still had all three of them. One of them was gifted to a friend of my son's last week as part of a move rather than moving and putting the machine in storage for a year -- but it's still going. )

I suspect the D6 is at least as good as that older machine in terms of the grinder and I know it has some upgrades -- like the PEP brewing. If you are 1) not a coffee person, 2) adding milk to the coffee, and 3) no one else will be using the machine, I doubt that any nuances there might be in going from a metal conical brewer to a ceramic one (only in the very top machines) would be noticed. A lot of what you pay for as you go up in price is more drink choices, more programming and fancier screens. I watched the video linked below -- The D6 is not FULLY automatic -- looks like you have to turn a knob to switch between milk and coffee. That's not hard -- you just can't walk away at the start and have it done when you come back, but it will do everything you will need.

AND, if you would be happy with the black version, I found it on Amazon for 20% off -- and it has free delivery AND returns. That's the same price as a refurbished one, if you can find one. You might want to watch this video -- a little dated since the Giga 6 is recently retired, but is shows a shot of espresso from the D6 and the Giga 6 at the start and shows how a milk drink is prepared on the D6. https://www.wholelattelove.com/collections/super-automatic-espresso-machines/products/jura-e6-platinum-super-automatic-espresso-machine-with-pep

I see no reason not to give it a try -- you can return it without losing anything more than packing it up and taking it to a drop off and it sounds like it should meet your needs well. If you find you want more, at least you know why.

That video I linked doesn't really show you a head to head comparison of the milk frothers. I should show you a cappuccino made with the newer machine. One of the older ones is not set up now -- could show you that after the weekend. Let me know if that interests you.

Thank you, lascatx. I appreciate all the information. No need for a demo. You are too kind to offer. I think my husband has ordered one as an anniversary gift for me tomorrow. I have a feeling he would get the E8.

I looked at the E8 for my son (the one not moving). He doesn't need a lot of options. The D6 would even work for him. The E8 now has the same frother as the S8, which we now have. We went with the S8 because the larger screen also comes with more programming options which I think we will be using for the coming year. That's the main difference between those two. The S8 will probably go with older son when he moves again, but now younger son wants one. I don't think you can go wrong with the Juras -- you can go bigger, smaller, fewer or more options, but they all seem to be good machines. Hope you enjoy whatever you get -- and Happy Anniversary!

What a sweet and personal gift, Zalco! You'll be reminded every day what a thoughtful man you've married. Happy Anniversary!!

Thank you so much for the kind wishes, lascatx and Funky.

He is a sweetheart, I am a very lucky girl.

Ive had the Phillips LatteGo 3200 for almost 2 years. I love it. it replaced my nespresso machine after they discontinued my preferred pods. this has allowed me control over the coffee and milk. Highly recommend for the price point it cant be beat.

Just curious -- are you drinking cappuccino from new machine now?

Hope you are enjoy it -- for a long time and many anniversaries.

Thank you, so much lascatx. ❤️