Recommend a New Coffee Machine

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I have finally decided to replace my aging coffee machine but I am not quite sure which way to go. I have about 500$'s that I am willing to spend, and please don't recommend a French press or an Aeropress, I already have multiples of those for small batches. What I am looking for is a workhorse machine with a 12 cup capacity. It doesn't need to have a timer on it although that would be a bonus. And keep in mind that I prioritize flavor over almost everything else.

This is what I was looking at right now:

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if you drink a lot of coffee not a single cup maker.
they are a pain, descaling, refills, reusable. never again.

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my mr coffee 10 cup with vacuum insulated serving pot has been holding me down

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I like my Bunn that I have. Takes about 10 minutes for the tank to heat up but it heats all the water to a consistent 200 degrees. I think brand new they are $130. If I didn't have that I would be using the Melitta 10 cup pour over as they are around $12.

Of course you have a bigger budget and they one you picked has had the highest ratings for home use. Maybe look into getting a commercial unit?

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Here's a list of SCAA certified home brewers.

Technivorm Moccamaster
Brazen Plus Customizable Temperature Control Brew System
KitchenAid Coffee Maker KCM0802
KitchenAid Pour Over Coffee Brewer (model KCM0801OB)
Bonavita Coffee Maker (model BV1900TS)
Bonavita BV1900TD 8-Cup Digital Coffee Brewer
OXO On 9-Cup Coffee Maker
OXO On 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Wilfa Precision Coffee Maker

More information here

Aside from these, you're looking at something like a commercial Bunn unit.