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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP is talking about Medela Symphony the hospital grade pump that costs $2000. I highly doubt Spectra is “light years” better.[/quote]

Actually I did find it light years better for me! I rented a symphony for 2 months and then bought a Soectra and was shocked how much more comfortable and efficient it is. I also love that it’s a closed system, so less cleaning to deal with. For me, the $150 pump is better than the $2000 one, and I know many people who have had the same experience. [/quote]

The Medela symphony is also a closed system and the amount of cleaning between it and the spectra is identical-you sure you’re talking about the symphony?[/quote]

Yes, I know what pump I had. I’m an exclusive pumper and have spent a lot of time pumping. The Symphony may technically be a closed system but the tubing still got milk in it sometimes and requires cleaning, which, because of the Spectra backflow protector has never happened. Since you seem very skeptical that I could know what I’m talking about, I’ll elaborate on my preference for the Spectra over the Symphony:

- as mentioned, Spectra’s backflow protector means no moisture in the tubing so less cleaning 
- Spectra pumps let you adjust both suction speed and intensity, while the Symphony just has a dial and you have less control over settings
- Spectra has a pumping timer and a light, which I find surprisingly helpful (especially for middle of the night pumping)
- I, like many people, find the suction of the Spectra far more comfortable than that of the Symphony 
- I can completely empty in 15 minutes of pumping on the Spectra, but it was more like 25 with the Symphony 
- Spectra has a rechargeable option and the unit is a lot lighter than the Symphony [/quote]

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