G R E E T I N G S !

I am looking to buy a commercial semi-automatic espresso machine in the next
week or so as a gift for my European friend, an avid espresso drinker. After
reading and doing a fair amount of research, I have narrowed my choices to 4
models:

[1] Rancilio S-24 (3.9 litre copper boiler)
[2] CMA Wega Lyra (2 litre copper boiler)
[3] ECM Giotto (1.8 litre nickel-plated copper boiler)
[4] Isomac Tea (1.4 litre nickel-plated copper boiler)

How do these models compare?

Of course I am greatly interested in the Cimbali Junior and Rancilio S-27,
both with a rotary pump, but I have a budget of under $2000.

Is there anybody who is willing to share their experience, recommendations,
comments, tips, words of wisdom with me?

Feel free to email me directly if you prefer.

Cheers!
Chipie