What coffee machine? Dolce Gusto type - but not Dolce Gusto.

[Phooey]

We currently have a Dolce Gusto machine and only buy their Americano Intenso pods - which used to taste fine but lately haven't tasted as good. Reading the reviews from buyers that have commented say they have changed the blend to "brown piss" . I've also tried their New York Morning Blend but I'm not a fan of that either. So.. tempted to change to a different brand/machine but after some recommendations please. We liked the Dolce Gusto for their large cup coffees and quick ease of use and favoured it over the Nespresso.. so do we stick with Dolce Gusto or is there a better alternative?

Thanks

[Phooey]

Thanks for replies. I haven't tried the Starbucks pods so thanks for heads up. The Nespresso Vertuo gets some decent reviews but pods look expensive @ approx 80-90p each for the big cups.