If you have a conical burr grinder you should be fine

Like the Infuser and unlike the Cafe Venezia, the Duo-Temp Pro uses a PID controller to more tightly regulate the temperature of your extractions and milk steaming

It's not gritty like my Krups machine made; you won't have dregs in the bottom of your cup

Hopefully, it will last! Great machine and makes fantastic creama for your expresso! Owned a Breville espresso maker for the last 8 yrs

Expensive $$$$$ burr grinder

I would suggest watching videos by Breville and/or on YouTube to help get started with the Duo-Temp Pro