The combination of a cone shaped coffee filter, replaceable water filter, and brew water temperature produces a great cup of coffee. I paid more for this brand than I preferred, but the value is there.
Nice coffee maker. Replaced a more expensive brand that died after 6 years. This one provides a similar good tasting cup of coffee. It will brew much more than my old one, eliminating the need for me to make a second pot later in the day. I make my coffee, then store it in a thermos to keep it warm, so can't speak to how well it holds a pot.
I am so happy that I purchased this coffeemaker. My husband disagreed that we needed such a large size, but now he agrees that the Cuisinart is far better at making delicious coffee than our old coffeemaker AND the larger volume comes in handy!