So, ive been on a bit of a journey since, baby ivory has been modded, and subsequently replaced by a gaggia classic 2015, which was rubbish. i have since replaced that with gaggia baby class. which is back to ivory level coffee.
however, now i have just bought a Fracino Cherub 2008 model, and going to collect it tomorrow! well excited. its a heat exchange model, but it was sold as "spares or repair" so i hope it works!