I've been very happy with this coffee maker. I like the 14 cup carafe, the temperature control, and the smooth pour. My last coffee maker by Mr. Coffee overflowed the filter adding grounds to my cup of coffee on a regular basis. That is no longer a problem with the Cuisinart.
We have used this coffee maker for years and watched the improvements from machine to machine. New to us this time is the" bold" feature which is great!
I really like every feature and it looks beautiful, but you have to totally remove the top of the carafe to fill it. It does not flip up. Not a big deal, but it would be more convenient.
This is a great coffeemaker, particularly because it has a "bold" setting (I like strong coffee) and the ability to keep coffee hotter, using the "hot" carafe setting. Great buy.