Resurrecting this old thread. In the market for a Delonghi super automatic coffee/espresso machine. Tried a Magnifica S at a friend’s and loved it. Seeing a lot of Magnifica Start machines online. I see two differences: the S has a coffee strength dial and the Start has Americano button. They each do the other in different ways. Anyone have either of these machines? I’m inclined to get the S for $100 more only bc I had a cup from one. But looks like the Start is a newer model and possibly an upgrade. Really hard to get a clear answer after googling.