I’ve had a few. CEC-20 Hitachi. 19-1, this bread maker is the most expensive for a reason. It is the best. Quiet efficient has a lot of options. Cooks very evenly. I prefer it over the CEC. It has the top elements for even cooking on the top. There are some good bread makers out there, but if you want the best, this is it. I can’t really say anything negative about it. It’s better than the rest. Highly recommended if you’re serious about making bread this is the machine to have. The recipes come in the book. They work very well. There’s so many variations of bread you can make with this machine. Gorgonzola honey is a favorite. Cheese and onion is excellent. So I would say if you’re wondering if you should do it. I would say yes go for it. Highly recommended.
What an improvement from the Original Bread Machine my parents got in the early 70s. Looking forward to 50 years with the Virtuoso. The bread is more evenly baked and fluffy compared to the original machine. Recommend this for folks who want great bread without the oven.
Consistent results from loaf to loaf. Bread has a nice texture and is evenly baked. The bread maker is quiet compared to other bread makers and remains in place on the counter when it's kneading the dough.
I purchased this model to upgrade a Zojirushi bread machine I have had for over 30 years (which still works). The advanced baking options of this machine are vast and bake a very nice loaf of bread. The machine is easy to use and clean. The machine comes with a recipe book for various types of breads you can make or experiment and develop your own recipe which I have done for a tasty healthy wheat bread.
I have owned and used my bread maker for years. I bought another as a prize for an upcoming fundraiser. It has generated some excitement. Well worth the purchase.
This bread machine is truly fabulous! It makes full loaves of delicious and fresh bread in less than four hours. Easy to use and clean, it could not be easier. I have had other bread machines and this is by far, makes the best bread. Definitely worth the price.