Folks, I considered every amazon review and spent about 8 hours studying the web before I dropped the cash on this machine. It's a lot of money. But, the juice this thing makes is incredible. In fact, I had mine for three days and loved it so much that I bought one for my dad. He has juiced off-and-on his whole life and I remember seeing EVERY juicer come and go as a kid; Champion, Juiceman I & II, LeLanne, Omega, etc. But we both agree, this juicer beats all juicers. It is the only juicer that I have ever purchased that I KEEP USING. My dad said the same thing. Other juicers are like a novelty and I get sick of cleaning them, but this one is a joy to clean because my body associates it with the most dense and helpful nutrition I have ever received. In fact, the nutrition this thing provides has actually "spilled over" goodness into other parts of my life that I didn't expect. I feel so good from the juice that I have started ameliorating other parts of my life as a result. I work out more, I meditate and pray more. This juicer really was a personal revolution for me. I hesitate to say it because of the many different things this means to so many different people, but I have lost weight. My father reported noticing a thinner face and hands within days of use. It's almost as if the body knows how to take care of itself with the proper nutrition.

Many wrote about how "hard it is to clean," but really, there are only four parts: the augers, the screen, the plunger and the pyrex bowl. I rinse the cutting board and wipe down the machine. I do this all while drinking the juice and it's not a problem. It might take a minute-and-a-half more to clean than the Breville I had before, but I don't know if that is because I am just taking my time due to my love for and pride in this machine, or if it actually takes longer to clean. I just have a huge smile on my face the whole time. There are other models, like the 7500 and the 8500, but even right on the manufacturer's website, they say they prefer the 5500 because it doesn't "auto-reverse" if overloaded. Although, I can't imagine overloading this thing because it is one tough mudder and handles everything I put in there.

Warning, your body will naturally start cleansing when you start to use this machine. You don't have to just use it for veggies either. I put a mix of soaked beans, grains, and legumes through one of the other attachments (see below) and eat it like a totally natural, super healthy, fiber boost to assure that I am helping my insides to cleanse completely.

I have made almond butter with this machine. Great!

I strongly suggest that you purchase the two extra attachments from the manufacturer on[...]: the soft fruit attachment and the nut butter attachment. Soft fruit nose cone has bigger holes so pineapple, blueberries/all berries, melons, and kiwi etc., can go through. Also, if you prefer more pulp in your orange juice than that which comes through with the veggie attachment, you can use it for that too. The two attachments are hard to find on the website, but if you click the 'parts and accessories' link on the first screen and then again on the next screen, you will find them. Keep digging in the site. Totally worth it.

I use this juicer twice (and sometimes thrice!) a day and I recommend it to anyone who wants to make juicing a way of life. Anyone who is trying to use raw foods to heal, you owe it to yourself to get this machine. I know I sound a little fanatic about this, but I mean it when I say it has changed my life. I literally think about the reviews about the "difficulty cleaning it" every time I wash it and laugh as I get a picture in my mind at the type of person that would say it's difficult. Every juicer is a pain in the cheeks, and this one is no more difficult, just different. If anything, it is less difficult because you know you are being fueled by the best juice anyone can possibly make and that perfect nutrition and health are happening right inside of you. Once you figure out your system, it's no big deal. You will laugh with me at those who complained about it too.

I'm glad I found this at 32 years old because I know the next 60 years will be considerably more healthful and happier now that I have found this fountain of youth and longevity. My father and I both have found marvelous benefits, so take it from two generations of enthusiastic, grateful users. Get this machine. Get the attachments. Give yourself the gift of better health. And then give someone else the gift of better health!

My husband and I are serious about juicing. Years ago, when we chose our first juicer, we decided to go with the Omega 8003, single-gear, masticating juicer and we loved it. Unfortunately, we were robbed recently and our Omega juicer was among the items stolen. Before re-purchasing the same juicer, I did a lot of comparison shopping and research. Though the Omega 8003 is a wonderful choice, and I highly recommend it for Beginners, it left the pulp significantly wet and juicing apples was a mushy mess. After learning the benefits of twin-gear juicing, I decided to try the Green Star juicer which is hailed by many as the best twin gear juicer (at that price point - which is half the price of the Super Angel). When it arrived and we tried it out, I just wan't satisfied with the product. Don't get me wrong, the Green Star juicer is a great machine and the juice tasted fabulous. But for all the hype, the pulp was still pretty wet and the machine just had so many parts to assemble and clean (plus you have to switch screens for different types of fruits). I decided that if I was willing to spend $500 on a juicer, I was willing to spend $1,000 to know I had the best one. Also, I didn't like that the Green Star was all plastic and stained on the first use. After giving it a go, we decided to send it back and ordered the Super Angel 5500. We received it a few days ago and IMMEDIATELY we were blown away by the performance of the machine. The pulp was dry, assembly is a breeze and cleaning up is just as easy as the Omega 8003 (tons easier to clean than the Green Star). OH! And, in previous reviews, many people were complaining about the plastic containers Super Angel gives you for juice collection... This isn't the case anymore! My Super Angel came with a 32 oz Pyrex glass container. Couldn't be happier. The juice tastes phenomenal and we are getting every drop of juice and nutrients possible. Super Angel juice yield is higher than the Green Star and certainly higher than any single-gear or centrifugal juicer. You may pay more for this machine, but you are going to be getting more out of each vegetable and fruit. Totally worth it.

After ordering this I was sure I had a few screws loose for spending this kind of money. Well, it's worth every penny. The juice from this machine is richer, full-bodied delicious. The pulp is straw dry and there is a lot less of it meaning more juice than waste. I have juiced both soft and hard without having to purchase other attachments. My favorite juice to make is pink grapefruit, pear and ginger. YUM. Among what I have juiced are asparagus, celery, beets, apples and all leafy greens. Whatever I feed it comes out clean, no pulp and very tasty. No plastic worries.

This is not your juice and go juicer. I now juice the night before due to the slower pace. Patience is rewarded ten fold. Call me silly, but I feel as if the juice is calmer due to the slower output. After using this juicer, the centrifugal high speed extraction method produces stressed juice and lots of pulp. So who needs to drink stress. OK laugh if you will, once you experience Angel juice I think you'll get it.

Clean up is simple. Everything you need comes with it. The shipper was excellent. Quick response to any emailed concerns I expressed. Very happy with my purchase.